I planted 4 last year and 2 died .
Replanted 4 more this spring and 2 more not doing so good .
Hopefuly in a couple more years I,l have 10 to 15 producing apple trees to help the deer out .
I also planted a couple pair trees , not sure if they will produce or not ?
I,m in the same boat , Trees , seeds , fertilizer , fuel , etc . Getting very pricy , and I,m also trying to stay within reason $$$$ .