Follow these simple steps to grow a lemon tree from seed. Start by ensuring you have all the necessary materials needed, including a fresh lemon, seed trays or small pots, well-draining potting soil, ...

Growing a lemon tree indoors lets you enjoy fresh citrus year-round, even without outdoor space or a warm climate. Choose compact varieties like Meyer or Ponderosa lemons, which stay small but still ...

Proper watering keeps Meyer lemon trees healthy and productive, helping them grow strong roots and produce sweet fruit. Water ...

Ever dreamed of plucking sun-ripened lemons from your very own tree? There's nothing chicer than: “Oh, this vinaigrette? I made it with lemons from my garden. Want to take some home?” Growing citrus ...

Having your own lemon tree at home is often a luxury we assume is reserved for people who live in citrus-friendly locales, like sunny California or humid Florida. However, that doesn’t mean those in ...

If growing indoors during winter, slowly acclimate your lemon tree to the new environment. With a few overwintering tips in mind, you can grow potted indoor lemon trees in more places than you might ...

Harvesting ripe lemon from outdoor tree - Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images When it comes to gardening, lemon trees are the total package: These easy-care evergreens smell wonderful, offer gorgeous flowers ...

Small space? No problem. This fruit tree thrives in containers, shows off variegated foliage, and delivers a pink surprise ...

Q. My Meyer lemon is dropping a lot of green fruit on the ground. Can you tell me what is wrong with my tree and is there something I can do to save the fruit that is left on the tree? A. Citrus need ...

Q: My Meyer lemon is about seven feet tall and is covered with small, green fruit, but it has lost most of its leaves. What should I do? A: Citrus tend naturally to drop some leaves during blossoming ...

Last week, concerned about our Napa winter weather, someone asked me: “Should I cover my lemon tree?” Responding, perhaps too briefly, I recommended watching the weather forecasts and covering it when ...