Plant fruit trees3 of 10Not only can fruit trees save money by providing shade for your home to reduce heating bills, but they're also a great source of free fruit if properly maintained.For instance, one healthy semi-dwarf apple tree can yield 4 bushels, or about 168 pounds, of apples per year, according to the Master Gardener Manual for the Cooperative Extension of the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona. If apples are selling for $2 per pound at your local grocery store, that tree drops $336 worth of apples each year. And that's not even taking into account reduced doctor bills (get it?).<< Back to the Frugal Living Guide. Related Articles:Save money on groceries10 ways to save on carsTweet for sweet dealsGroup buying saves moneyRelated Links:331 ways to cut costs!Saving goals calculator100 tips to help you saveSaving on foodadvertisement
Not only can fruit trees save money by providing shade for your home to reduce heating bills, but they're also a great source of free fruit if properly maintained.
For instance, one healthy semi-dwarf apple tree can yield 4 bushels, or about 168 pounds, of apples per year, according to the Master Gardener Manual for the Cooperative Extension of the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona. If apples are selling for $2 per pound at your local grocery store, that tree drops $336 worth of apples each year. And that's not even taking into account reduced doctor bills (get it?).
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