Not everyone likes to grow fruits and vegetables in their backyard, but generally everyone likes to consider trying to grow a fruit tree. Are there any pros and cons to growing fruit trees? Some gardening enthusiasts can't decide whether to grow apple, cherry, or peach trees, while others are undecided. Here are some benefits of growing fruit trees and some of the issues that may arise to make the decision easier for those who are undecided .

    Most people know that planting trees in a garden is pretty good, but planting fruit trees is even better. The main advantages of planting fruit trees are:

• Delicious, Healthy Fruit - Have you ever tasted a crisp apple or juicy peach from a backyard tree? If so, you probably know the benefits of growing fruit trees in your garden: delicious fruit. Even a small tree planted randomly in your garden can produce at least a hundred pounds of fruit. Fruit from a grocery store may have spent weeks in transit, and you never know what they sprayed on it to make it look fresh or insect-free.

• Priceless Spring Show – Every spring, people flock to see flowers in bloom. And you can have the same experience in your own backyard. Apple, cherry, and lemon blossoms are known to be beautiful, as are nectarine, persimmon, or apricot blossoms. Spring fruit trees delight the senses, adding color and texture to your yard in early spring while providing a sweet scent that calls out to bees and butterflies.

• Summer Shade - Another benefit of growing fruit trees is the shade they provide during the summer. Most (but not all) fruit trees are deciduous, meaning they provide shade during the summer, but their branches are bare in the winter. This is a preference for most of us, as we normally look for shade in the scorching summer sun. If one of your reasons for growing fruit trees is for shade, consider growing a large-leaved fig tree. Still need winter shade? Choose a citrus tree.

    You love eating fresh fruit, so it sounds like a good idea to plant a fruit tree in your backyard. But growing peas is one thing, and getting an apple tree to bear fruit is another. In fact, there are many reasons not to grow fruit trees. Of course, there are many good reasons to grow fruit trees, but they are just that, on paper. The actual time and cost of getting a fruit tree to bear fruit is not for the faint of heart. Let's take a closer look at some of the issues with growing fruit trees:

• It's Expensive - Have you ever priced or calculated the cost of growing fruit trees? Your costs are not as simple as buying a packet of fruit tree seeds. It takes time and money to grow a young seedling into a small fruit tree. But you can't just plant one tree to grow fruit trees, you must plant at least two trees. Because many (most) fruit trees are not self-pollinating, you need at least two trees for successful pollination.

• You can't plant any fruit tree you want - The initial cost mentioned above is one thing, but how do you choose the type of fruit tree to plant? You may love oranges, but you need to live in the South to grow them. Planting your favorite fruit tree sounds great, but unfortunately, it may not be suitable for your area.

• Requires a Lot of Space - One of the downsides to growing fruit trees in the wrong area is that we shouldn't forget about space. While there are many dwarf or semi-dwarf fruit trees, not all are like this, and even smaller trees require a lot of room to grow.

• Maintenance Dogs - Maintenance is very important when fruit trees are growing. Cat owners are called "cat owners", and fruit tree growers are also "kept" by their cats and become "maintenance dogs". Fruit trees are susceptible to many diseases and pests, and they need to be sprayed with insecticides frequently, which is a troublesome and expensive chore. Pruning fruit trees from the beginning to make the crown of the fruit trees more aerated, easy to harvest, and remove dead and diseased branches is another tedious task, not suitable for those who are afraid of heights. Dropped fruit and fallen leaves also cause big trouble for the environment. There are also many birds flying in to grab the fruits of your labor - yes, you can cover the trees with nets... just be equipped with the cost of pruning tools, ladders, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation equipment, etc.

• Time-consuming - It may seem that the above reasons have made you consider whether to plant fruit trees, but also consider the time it takes to grow fruit trees. Time is money. Time lost can never be found again, time waits for no one, and time spent is so much. Last but not least, many fruit trees will take several years before they reach fruiting age.

    Planting a fruit tree in your backyard will produce lots of fresh fruit with a floral, fruity flavor and provide shade in the summer. Want to try growing a few fruit trees? There are sizes, varieties and types of fruit trees for almost everyone to find at a garden store.

    That being said, it is well worth considering the costs of growing fruit trees before you take the plunge. As long as you know what you are getting yourself into and are willing to put in the hard work and time, your desired fruit trees can be quite rewarding.