The Meyer lemon tree is one of our favorite citrus trees because it's so unique and agreeable. A hybrid of a lemon and a mandarin orange, the Meyer lemon tastes sweeter and more floral than a ...
Citrus trees are small to medium-sized, frost tender, sub-tropical trees whose fragrant spring and summer flowers are followed by a range of different tangy fruits including oranges, lemons, limes and ...
Growing a healthy lemon tree in a container requires proper watering sunlight exposure soil management and pruning these tips ...
Worldwide, citrus trees produce more fruit than all other deciduous fruit trees combined. Many gardeners in Marin find growing citrus rewarding, but somewhat problematic. For problem-free growth and ...
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 ...
Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being hard to grow, I would say lemons are a six,” says Matthew Fleming, lead horticulturist for ...
Yes, you can grow a lemon tree in a pot on your patio or somewhere indoors. Find out what you need to know to keep your ...
Since it’s August, we’ll start here. This is the time of year to fertilize for the last time. Citrus needs nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and possibly micro-nutrients such as zinc or iron. Ask your ...
Recent freezes resulted in cold damage to some local citrus trees. Cold-injured citrus trees can take a while to become evident. What appears to be damage will not always be permanent. Never be in a ...