Gardens

Grow food in your backyard, no matter how small. Raised beds, vegetables, fruit trees, and layout ideas.

Best Fruit Trees for Small Yards

The best dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees for small yards. Apple, pear, cherry, fig, and peach varieties with spacing, zone, and pollination info.

Intermediate $30-$80 per tree

Gardens

Best Vegetables for Small Gardens

The highest-yielding vegetables for small garden spaces ranked by production per square foot. Specific varieties, succession planting tips, and vertical growing.

Beginner $20-$75

Gardens

How to Plan a Garden on 1/8 Acre

Plan a productive food garden on a 1/8 acre lot. Sun mapping, raised bed placement, paths, and a sample layout that maximizes your small suburban yard.

Beginner $100-$400

Gardens

How Many Raised Beds Does a Family of 3 Need?

Calculate exactly how many raised beds a family of 3 needs for fresh vegetables. Includes planting plans, rotation schedules, and cost breakdown per bed.

Beginner $150-$500

Gardens

How to Start a Backyard Food Garden

Complete beginner's guide to starting a backyard food garden. Choosing a spot, raised beds vs in-ground, soil prep, easy first crops, and common mistakes to avoid.

Beginner $50-$200