Fruit trees for tenants

Strawberries should perhaps be the entry point for any beginner hoping to grow fruits in their gardens. They give really quick results; you can have strawberries ripe in your garden within a few months from planting. They are also very forgiving and can do well with minimal care. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

Some fruit trees take ages before you can start enjoying their, well, fruits. For many people living in rented houses, growing such can be a futile exercise as your tenancy may not stretch as long as their maturity period. You need something that will give you something to smile about within a few months.

You also need a fruit that is not needy and fussy; one that can do with as little care as possible. Here are three such fruits you can consider growing within the smallest of yards.