How to Plant, Prune, and Irrigate Fruit Trees EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

[@Jimmywuu636]

I lived on the street as a child. At night.I hopped fences just to eat from people gardens. I got caught. That guy seen I was eating not stealing. He made me come back day after day to his orchard. He made me work the land. I ended up leaning never to go hungry again.

[@urbanfarmstead]

That’s an incredible story. Thank you for sharing

[@KASA0828]

❤️🙏🏼

[@justpatty7328]

A great teacher you were led by and now have become, I'm quite sure. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@robertvezina3669]

🙏❤💪

[@laurenjamieson8411]

@Dana Cassidy Well, the man was kind enough to have sympathy for the boy. Unlike you.

[@tylorburris3758]

I have been gardening for almost seven years and have been reading and researching for much longer. I learned more from this video about pruning a new fruit tree than every other book and video I have watched before. Thank You!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Wow, thank you! I’m so glad you found this so helpful!

[@TecunLegion]

This is how EVERY home should be!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@groundedapproach]

This is hands down the best video I’ve watched on pruning! You explain everything so well! I feel like I actually understand WHY I’m cutting it a certain way rather than just following instructions

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it so helpful!

[@flowzerr4550]

Agreed!

[@sentikala2019]

Great video! Fun fact I cannot but post: I realized the dream of literally year round fruits ready for harvest in my garden by planting one (1!) single tree: My Jamaican cherry produces less in Jan and Feb, but even now I can pluck some sweet additons for muesli or for flavored teas. So wonderful to go out each morning, breathe some fresh air, stretch and bend while plucking and collecting fruits. Such a blessing! Keep up your motivation and disciplined work and your harvest will be totally worth it! And in the meantime I will learn from you for my other fruit trees to come...

[@urbanfarmstead]

Amazing!

[@letitgrow1846]

This is the first fruit tree pruning video I've watched that has mentioned looking for the direction of the bud before cutting and really thinking about canopy height. Good stuff.

[@urbanfarmstead]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@libbysevicke-jones3160]

I live in the Southern Hemisphere, l have struggled to find a good video on pruning etc. Our climate where l live here in New Zealand is similar to yours, so I just have to reverse the months of the year to follow your directions. We recently purchased an off the grid block of land with a new orchard. We have Blood red and Navel oranges, and mandarins. Unfortunately the neighbours Wagyu cattle got through and destroyed most of our orchard, ( we have had a new boundary fence put in and blocked the passage through our adjoining creek). so I am now nursing the young trees that have survived. It is spring here and the young trees are full of bud and new shoots. I have been worried about pruning them and shaping the new growth, but you have been very informative, and l feel encouraged to do the necessary deed if l want the best for these trees. Thank you. Some of our other new neighbours are giving me cuttings off their heritage fruit trees, pear, apple, nectarines, plum, apple, fig, grape vines, bananas, pineapples etc. l have also planted pomegranates, Feijoas, Tamarillo, passion fruit, thornless blackberry, raspberries and blueberries. Plus I planted the beginnings of a vegetable garden. I can’t wait until we start reaping the benefits of my hard work. People like you are a valuable source of information and encouragement. Thanks again.

[@ArizonaBorn1358]

Ditto on the bud direction! This is my trees second year. So hoping for fruit next year. I plan on doing some "thoughtful" pruning!

[@shadytreez]

I transformed my front yard into an mix use permaculture garden last year. Best decision I ever made.

[@urbanfarmstead]

That sounds awesome!

[@brettmuvet9998]

That presentation on how to prune and where to prune was freaking awesome and simple to understand. Thank you for sharing bud. All the way from South Africa.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@Detritus0311]

Agree 100%. Also, nice pun... I seed what you did there.

[@sw6118]

I knew a retired gardener with his own small backyard orchard. He had a 4 step very safe podium ladder. The mature trees were not allowed to grow higher than he could reach from his ladder. It made great sense to me. Make sure not to plant trees over your sewer line.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yep, it’s nice to be able to manage trees to the size that works best for us.

[@kaythegardener]

Semi-dwarf is usual for backyard homes!!@@urbanfarmstead

[@hsinRamen]

Great video. I watched hours of youtube videos before pruning my existing trees and planting new ones. This video alone would have sufficed.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much! That was my goal, and I hope more people in your situation will find it helpful as well. Thank you for sharing this feedback.

[@CanadianPermacultureLegacy]

Just discovered you. Really good video. I have pruning videos and it's incredible how much our methods align. One thing I'd like to add about the paint - another great option is a lime whitewash - much better for the environment and soil if any gets washed into it. Also you mentioned that you aren't worried as much about the winter sun, and that's because of where you are. However, way up here in Zone 4 it's precisely the winter sun that is of concern and why we also whitewash trees. The winter sun warms the trunk up and it expands. Then the cold night temps come and it contracts. This swell/shrink cycle can split bark and lead to gummosis. Peaches are especially vulnerable to this. So for those of you who are in colder climates and think "I don't need to protect my trunk from the sun", you really should. Great video, excited to watch this grow. You should consider turning that area into a food forest. You can check out my food forest, it's pretty awesome. Basically it would entail adding the 6 other layers of a forest into the planting. Then again, your space is a little more urban (hence the channel) and a wilder look may not be desired. If it were me though, I'd cram the interspaces with bushes, flowers, groundcovers and turn that orchard into an ecosystem.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Kyle, you NAILED this video, bud. I would recommend this video to anyone wanting to get started with backyard fruit trees. Clearly communicated content, attention to detail, pruning decisions on point. Well done!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much Cameron! That means a lot coming from an experienced home orchard dude like yourself!

[@sharoncourt75]

I hate you guys!! Your in California nice warm climate most of the year, Cameron favorite trees are citrus not good for my area, zone 6a in Kansas, but soon I have to start doing regular pruning and I will be referring to your videos alot thank you guys

[@gladtidings4all]

@@urbanfarmstead we lived in New Jersey in Perth Amboy. And we had a big yard. My mom’s Portuguese’s friend was a good gardener. He planted a fig tree. To winterize it he wrapped in burlap and dug a trench and buried under leaves inside the trench and soil. In spring he would dig it out. And tie support on opposite sides so that it would grow straight. He did the same thing with peach tree. After the trees were thick enough he would just wrap it up with thick burlap and leaves. It never died during the winter.

[@urbanfarmstead]

@@gladtidings4all awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@ArizonaBorn1358]

Agreed!!

[@teedub1990]

I can't believe how much I learned in 20 min. Great video, thank you so much.

[@urbanfarmstead]

That’s awesome! Thanks!

[@mmmmm49513]

Great overview. Quality edits and voice over. I’m leaving a comment for algorithm, it hates long videos like this and this is such a nice one for the gardening side of youtube.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much!

[@michelles6]

Great video

[@RJC-w7p]

How interesting. I'm in Salt Lake, zone 7b. I have gave all the trees he planted.

[@livingthelava]

Pink Lady is the best. I had no idea others sought these.

[@urbanfarmstead]

So good!

[@channad8188]

My dream way of living again,the way I grew up in Jamaica..living in the UK we have a some window to garden but this year I got raspberry and blueberry next year I'm gonna get some dwarf fruit trees...but in containers

[@urbanfarmstead]

That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing

[@carriewebb5764]

This was probably the most informative tree pruning video I've seen. Thanks so much!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@nitam777]

I love how the greens are planted, looks like flowers- so pretty and delicious!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@deborahcarter2047]

I found your video a few weeks ago. I am planning to get fruit trees in a week or two, and I have watched this video repeatedly. I want my grandchildren to have access to their favorite fruits

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! That’s a fantastic idea

[@jcking6785]

OMG!!! That Staghorn Fern is a treasure!!!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Absolutely! Thank you

[@suzannerobertson4380]

Hi, I’m a lifelong gardener from Minnesota, now living on an acre in Santa Barbara, California. We do have mature fruit trees on the property, but I plan to add more. I’ve just been so overwhelmed by the four season gardening here. Your videos have been so very helpful. Thank you!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Hi! An acre in Santa Barbara sounds awesome! Thank you! Happy gardening!

[@candicekellyhomes]

Oh you lucky girl! I lived there in the 70’s and always regretted moving away.

[@mattiasdahlstrom2024]

Do you get enough cold days for all fruit trees?

[@heavymechanic2]

@@mattiasdahlstrom2024 Low Chill trees grow in California

[@rscar3925]

One of the best videos you'll find on planting/pruning new fruit trees. Short and to the point. Excellent job. Look forward to following your journey.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SeaBatiste]

I share this dream and the JOY. Just cleared crazy town in my yard and ready to create the food forest. I'm in PNW 8B. THANK YOU!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Great! Happy gardening

[@jackieterry2132]

These videos took the fear and doubt out of my dream of creating a food store in my garden. I've scoured hundreds of you tubers and this one is the best. Thanks so much for the inspiration and well documented easy to follow posts. Can't wait to get started❤❤❤

[@ghumakkad509]

I love how truck rises during unloading

[@urbanfarmstead]

🙌🏼

[@mommaday6400]

So glad you’re back! I’m a first time gardener and learned a lot from your video tutorials; so on point. Please keep teaching

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I certainly will!

[@CanadianPermacultureLegacy]

Just discovered you. Really good video. I have pruning videos and it's incredible how much our methods align. One thing I'd like to add about the paint - another great option is a lime whitewash - much better for the environment and soil if any gets washed into it. Also you mentioned that you aren't worried as much about the winter sun, and that's because of where you are. However, way up here in Zone 4 it's precisely the winter sun that is of concern and why we also whitewash trees. The winter sun warms the trunk up and it expands. Then the cold night temps come and it contracts. This swell/shrink cycle can split bark and lead to gummosis. Peaches are especially vulnerable to this. So for those of you who are in colder climates and think "I don't need to protect my trunk from the sun", you really should. Great video, excited to watch this grow. You should consider turning that area into a food forest. You can check out my food forest, it's pretty awesome. Basically it would entail adding the 6 other layers of a forest into the planting. Then again, your space is a little more urban (hence the channel) and a wilder look may not be desired. If it were me though, I'd cram the interspaces with bushes, flowers, groundcovers and turn that orchard into an ecosystem.

[@garybrown9719]

2 things dig a big trech and mulch deep And could you cut half the pot off to promote deep roots 😊ok you have inspired me go to put so trees in on th south side of my property i like your variety

[@dp2pl8]

Omg the fact you're from Sac too is amazing. Wife and I met in college there and now we are in Texas working on starting out own gardens/orchards!

[@shantiefarrington5615]

I just move in my new home and new yard, I grew up with kitchen gardens and flowers garden , now I will start my own. I found your video it reminded me of how my dad did his garden especially the white wash , watching you will help me start my garden, keep it up. Thank you!!!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome! Thank you

[@jacobedecruz5350]

100k any minute now. congratulations!!! I love your videos! Very informative and practical!

[@urbanfarmstead]

thank you!

[@kelseydalziel3514]

I've come back to this video time and time again. I love how educational this is, and what a treat to see how all the trees came out a year and a half later. Thank you!

[@kewpified]

It's so much smarter to grow gardens instead of lawns. well done and ty for the very informative video

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@julierichens4218]

Wow! You are really dedicated! You appear to have spent many hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars preparing just your soil! Not to mention the hours of hard labor and time! A TRUE farmer, urban or not! 😊😊

[@urbanfarmstead]

Maybe a few hundred, but dollars well spent! Thank you!

[@julierichens4218]

@@urbanfarmstead Dollars well spent, indeed! Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@Viva_la_natura]

What a great property. I love your house...You're going to have quite the paradise there.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@trumpthemessiah1238]

@@urbanfarmstead your backyard really is beautiful. wish I had a father like you. going to do this for my kids one day.

[@jamjar5716]

Such a thorough tree planting and pruning lesson. I got more from this than others that I've watched!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@wendyboatman8581]

I have been thinking about planting an alley of fruit trees and this video has sealed the deal. Thank you!!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@clipsfromcherie]

Just what I needed, thanks. I planted a plumb, crab apple, Fuji apple and honey crisp.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Great, that’s awesome!

[@0010-n8q]

I worked with Kim lyons from Sacramento.. we both lived in England..i still do, you reminded me of her soon as u mentioned it.. I have grown most of these fruit trees from seed & they are doing very well in my garden right now

[@urbanfarmstead]

That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing

[@riddhibhatt1482]

I don't have the space for an orchard in my backyard, but might still include 1 or 2 fruit trees. This is one of the most informational and straightforward videos I've seen, you've definitely earned a new subscriber!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! Best of luck with your trees

[@DorianParpari]

I like how organized your layout is. Good idea planning out the harvest times for each tree. You are certain to have something delicious for the entire summer and autumn.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@rianajansevanrensburg2444]

I found this video just in time. I ordered so fruit trees and will definitely use your advice. Thanks to take the time to teach me In South Africa

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome! Thank you, and you’re very welcome

[@TnT_F0X]

I have the same sort of project going... Year 2 of planting, 2 Paw Paws, 1 Nikita's Gift Persimmon, Plumcot, Necterine, 3 Varieties of Pomegranate, already have Apple, Cherry, Mulberry, Pear, Mulberry, Apple, Mulberry, Grape, Mulberry, Grape, and Wine Grapes planted xD Plus have a bunch of berry bushes in pots, Raspberry, Blackberry, Goji berry, Kiwis, blueberry, figs, Strawberries too in the greenhouse. Plus indoor overwintering plants... Peppers, and Eggplant, but also Papaya Pineapple Red Kiwi and Herbs.

[@Acts-1322]

I'm also commenting because of how quality i feel this video is in every way! Love how visually appealing everything is as well... Then people won't be scared to try it because they see an ugly mess presentation, etc. Thanks for inspiring more of us to get our purpose & heritage back... Fresh produce is irreplaceable

[@heidi7163]

One of the best videos on pruning I've seen. I just fell on your channel. Looking forward to watching your previous ones.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback

[@shizuka4503]

My husband doesn't understand English. Every time you cut a branch, he screams but it's funny, so I won't translate for a while! (smile)

[@NaturallyNicool]

This was INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much for opening my mind to a new, simple, beautiful orchard idea. My heart was touched by this video. Valuable information that you crafted into this well shot edited story. The information about pruning & irrigation I found exceptionally helpful as a homesteader growing similarly. Thanks again for expanding my mind & garden potential! Will absolutely be recommending this to friends.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much Nicole! I really appreciate your feedback and support!

[@lauramaeputnam4803]

Remembering my peach tree from town. I am currently growing some of the seeds that I picked up from the yard. I am looking forward to planting my peach tree in the yard. I brought it inside this first winter

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome! I hope you get a good variety from your seeds

[@Winterascent]

Impressive time lapse of the Coriolis Effect at 1:25.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@lolyrox]

This year I am attempting to fulfill my life long dream of having a food forest in my back yard. Only thing is I live in Las Vegas and we are in a record breaking drought. :) I appreciate you putting together all of this wonderful knowledge. I've been binge watching gardening and permaculture videos trying to learn as much as I can to keep my fruits and veggies alive.

[@urbanfarmstead]

That’s awesome! Yes, this years drought will be challenging for many of us. Happy gardening!

[@BackyardRebel]

Have you checked out Back to Eden gardening? Takes less water.

[@te7931]

Look at wicking beds - growing your greens is in las Vegas & gardening with Leon teaches low water wicking beds.

[@b00m3rs4]

Thanks for a great video! Not too complicated, not too lengthy, and enjoyable to watch. It was very educational and taught me, a person completely new to gardening, a lot of valuable tips for planting trees. Looking forward to seeing how your orchard succeeds in future videos!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@MimiChizamaMfundisi]

THIS! THIS is what I've been looking to learn from scouring KZbin videos for hours. I've learned so much! Thank you for sharing.

[@drnaughty9312]

hey a trick to help your tree roots grow good and deep bury a section of PVC pipe at an angle down under the root ball. you can keep a cap on it to keep pests and things from accessing the roots. when you water and feed your tree do so by pouring some down the pipe. once the tree gets good and settled in you can remove the pipe and let the tree grow like normal.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you for sharing this tip!

[@MP-js5ro]

Just planted the beginnings of my food forest in FL 9b! I’m excited to see how my multigrafted fruit trees do. So so happy to find your channel. I’m fascinated by how much knowledge you have. What a gift to us!! Thank you for deciding to share your journey.

[@kateoregon6309]

The outward bud, the angles, the paint…super helpful info! My future little trees might actually stand a chance now 😂 Keep it up!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I’m glad you found my video helpful!

[@2mustange]

I just bought a house with an empty backyard. Came across this video wanting to grow fruit trees and wasn't sure where to plant them. Checked the date and its just a few days ago.. I was honestly excited to see a follow up video. Guess i will have to subscribe to find out more. Decisions decisions to find where to put a garden and then a mini orchard

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome! Congratulations on your new house and best of luck with your future orchard!

[@sbala4609]

My best go to guy for gardening tips. CLEAR BRIEF TO THE POINT and full of relevant tips❤🙏

[@urbanfarmstead]

Wow, thanks

[@airforceveteran8515]

OMG, u are so good in showing how to plant, pruning, cutting, irrigation, painting with latex, etc. Love ur videos, Thanks

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@noirprncess]

Can't wait to see this area in the fall. I wish I could do this in my yard.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@michaeljordan317]

Awesome video, Kyle! Over the past 1.5 year, I’ve planted a nectarine tree, 2 lemon trees, a bunch of tomato plants, and pea sprouts. Enjoying it and still learning!

[@DogsDogsAndMoreDogs]

Nice video but just a suggestion- if you plant in an off-set pattern (like a zigzag) the roots will have more room than if you but them in a straight line. That can be a big advantage to those of us with even smaller spaces.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yeah that’s a good method in some situations, but this is what’s best for my situation

[@DogsDogsAndMoreDogs]

@@urbanfarmstead Personally, I like the look of a nice straight line but was just throwing that out there for people like me who have a lot less room to plant.

[@mikenye5745]

Instead of going into detail on what you can do with your tree you focus on what your doing yourself to your trees. Just to happen it’s my go to trimming trees fruit. Great vidoes

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@juliafernandes6939]

This the most concise planting video on growing fruit tress I have come across. Thanks for your thorough explanation, I am now lore confident in trying growing one myself.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@Sky-Child]

What a wealth of knowledge and such a clear detailed video. Excellent sir, you have a new subscriber!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much!

[@This_Holy_Chaos]

Video request: video explaining the tools you use for what purposes, which brands and why. I know I need better spinning and pruning shears but I am ignorant about which ones to get or what can be avoided and is not necessary.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you for this request. I’ll probably make a video like this done time, but in the meantime I do have a link here, and in all of my video descriptions, to and Amazon page showing many of the garden tools and supplies I use including my favorite Felco 8 pruners.

[@shirleytompkins3006]

Loved your video! Can't wait to see the progress!!!

[@urbanfarmstead]

thank you!

[@sitihalimahningsih2701]

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[@urbanfarmstead]

🙌🏼

[@JuanLopez-tp7hj]

I have the evas pride I love it the blossoms are beautiful

[@urbanfarmstead]

great variety

[@rtom675]

This is my first video that I’ve watched from your channel and I am totally hooked! Your explanation on pruning was the most clear I’ve ever heard/seen, and turned a previously anxiety-inducing activity into one I think I will actually enjoy. Fantastic! Subscribed!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much! In addition to doing a lot of fruit tree pruning, I’ve also watched a lot of the sand videos you’ve likely watched over the years, so I know exactly what you mean. My main goal here on KZbin is to demystify garden/growing food for people. Thank you for your feedback and encouragement!

[@THEMOMMOMMY]

I fully AGREE !! awesome video ❤️

[@rachaelwoods4129]

Thank you so much for such an informational video. My husband and I are in the process of starting our own little hobby homestead and this is so helpful.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thanks! its my pleasure to share!

[@cindyhewatt3406]

Wow, so informative, what a fantastic video, makes me wanting to grow a lot of fruit trees in my backyard.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much!

[@alwayspete]

Yeah. The spacing really impressed me too. I wonder if all fruit trees can be spaced and pruned this way. Like the Mango & Sapote varieties. Pete :")

[@darlenebennett85]

I want to thank Laura from Garden Answer for recommending your channel. I’ve already watched two of your videos and I’m quite impressed.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I’m so glad you are enjoying them! I want to thank her too!

[@erikkotka4041]

So nice to watch you pruning 😊 I use to work as a fruit tree pruner in Sweden.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you. That’s awesome

[@zullylozano1840]

Great video! I want to plant a few fruit trees next spring. Please continue to document the progress of these trees, I need all the info I can get. Thanks!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I certainly will 👍🏼

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Holy Tomato's I never knew you can paint trees! 🎨🌴

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yes!

[@JCNNRT]

Man what a great space. Can't wait to do something similar over in Arden Park

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I’ve seen some beautiful big lots over there in Arden Park.

[@thouhid18]

Seeing the latest video all of these trees giving great fruits is so wonderful 😊

[@notmyfault6835]

@12:05 Brilliant! Never considered the direction of the graft union when planting trees. Thank you for the tip! 👩‍🌾 🌱🙏

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thanks! I’m happy to share!

[@enbyinjapan466]

Your videos are very informative! I live in an apartment, but I have a dream of starting my own community garden, so this is good research for me.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much

[@LifeDIYJosie]

Finally, a gardening channel near my town. I live here in Vacaville, so we have a similar climate! I am pretty excited to have found your channel. I am starting to plant fruit trees but my backyard is not huge! I often wondered about spacing. I bought my fruit trees online. I wish I found you before I did! Anyway, it is not too late since I learned a lot about planting, pruning, and painting on this video! Will keep on watching to learn more! Thank you so much for a great content. I learned a ton!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Hi! Thank you so much! Yes, I know how nice it is to have a good local resource

[@poconofwok]

Vacaville……cowville?…..funny 😁🙋‍♂️

[@martywanlass4774]

I lived in a house in Davis which had 2 bing cherry trees, a pear and a fabulous mature grapefruit tree. Heavenly. This fellow needs some citrus, then his plot will be perfect.

[@ninaahmadz7973]

Hi! Beautiful far

[@ninaahmadz7973]

Hi! Beautiful farmstead. Love seeing you plant the persimmons. Wish theyll grow well. I love them but I live in Asia and not suitable for planting persimmons. - MALAYSIA 😀

[@katemcloughlin]

This was such a useful video! Thank you so much for making pruning seem less intimidating, and actually pretty straightforward. Its been the thing I've been most nervous about messing up when we plant our own backyard orchard.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you, yes, I know it can be quite intimidating, especially in the beginning. I’m glad I was able to demystify it a bit for you. You’ve got this!

[@garymagruder7154]

Useless if you live in zone 4 for varieties chosen . GM

[@carylrose7502]

Every time I roll by, I’m all yep, I know what’s up in that yard LOL my favorite part of town; the garden is looking good!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Haha, thanks Caryl!

[@donnagaudette6502]

Thank you. I bought an apple and pear tree a few months ago and have been tryin to figure out how to care for them and keep them small. I have a very small yard so my tree can’t get very big. Your video helped a lot. With that said I may have questions later but for now than you again.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Hi thanks! Best of luck with your trees

[@nightswan1234]

Just stumbled upon your channel here and found your video to be quite informative especially for soil prep and pruning. Straight to the point and very nicely done. So new subbie here.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Hi, thank you so much!

[@EbonyR260]

This was SO HELPFUL, clear and concise! Thank you.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@highfive9835]

What an informative video, I am definitely subbing. This is the best fruit tree planting advice I've found -- all info, no fluff. I'm super lucky that you're in my area too! Good luck with your garden, may it produce for generations.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and greatly appreciate your feedback!

[@highfive9835]

@@urbanfarmstead Wow, you even replied to my comment. You've got youtube figured out, my man, that made my day. ✋

[@urbanfarmstead]

@@highfive9835 ✋🏼

[@foxray8124]

Thanks for the info , many things you have taught me ,hint , when you cut , cut away from you

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thanks

[@GenXTex]

I’ve been watching video after video for weeks now trying to learn how to make the first cuts to my peach tree. Your explanation, demonstration, and reasonings made so much more sense to me. Now I feel eager to finally help my overgrown peach tree instead of dreading making a mistake. Thank you! I’ll be watching your entire playlist on this!

[@DeepWorkRobot]

Great, informative video. I'm excited to see how these trees grow! Also, timing the pruning cuts with the snaps of the song - perfection.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@Chained88]

That was an awesome edit detail. Great vid all around

[@Scaryladyvideos]

Wow! Packed full of terrific advice and great job putting it all together. Your garden looks amazing also. Thanks!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much!

[@Beyond_The_Surface.]

Love this! Thank you!

[@laurabaughman1272]

Thank you for making this video! Great music and editing, and I can’t wait to reference this in the future when it’s time to plant and prune my fruit trees!

[@urbanfarmstead]

You’re very welcome. Thank you!

[@thisisntforsharing]

I really enjoyed how you explained your thought process behind pruning the trees. Your logic behind cutting above the buds makes perfect sense - thanks!

[@vikinggoddess2126]

For those of you close to or above the snow line, Chicago Hardy is a good fig tree to use. It looks like it's dead once the real cold hits. Not kidding we thought our died, but it came back every year. After the squirrels figure out how to get the good figs though you'll have to beat them to the fruit.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you for sharing

[@TheInkedupchef]

Love your content and I love how good the homestead looks! You are one of the people that inspired me to start building a garden and orchard for my family. Thank you

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much! That’s awesome! Happy gardening!

[@qdfrancis]

Thanks for going into detail for each step! Can you include in the end or beginning about your budget for the project, and in the end whether you went over or under it based on any changes? I know prices vary by region, but I like to understand your approach to these great projects.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! The all in budget with trees, soil, irrigation etc was probably around $750. It was on budget.

[@BougieBiz]

I love how tidy and organized this garden bed turned out.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@CB-sr8ee]

You’re hard at work - Everything’s looking great! Thanks for another fantastic video.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much

[@abalibanu]

Wow! Just ran into your channel and have been binge’ing it ever since. Much appreciate your amazing work!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@fionawynnedillon]

I’ve learned more from this one video than all the gardening videos I’ve watched this year combined. Thank you!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful

[@MSMAXIALE]

Excellent video. I liked just because I learned to plant the root stock north.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much!