Growing a lemon tree (or any citrus tree, for that matter) from seed is easy. However, because lemon trees are hybrids and most of them are grafted, their seeds produce seedlings that are not ...
There's nothing quite like the flavor of a fresh lemon—especially when it's homegrown. And while nurturing this plant from seed to harvest may seem like a daunting task, you don't need a huge yard or ...
A citrus tree expert reveals how to grow a lemon tree in a pot, including getting the plant to produce fruit. Ted Betz Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one ...
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 you want to grow citrus trees in pots, an experienced horticulturist reveals his picks for five beautiful, low-maintenance fruits suitable for containers ...
Lemon tree not producing fruit: bury this kitchen scrap at the base for a ...
Healthyish Loves It is our weekly column where we tell you about the stuff we can't live without. See our past recommendations here! Growing up, calamansi was my favorite fruit. My mom used the little ...
In January, frigid night skies over Yakima fill our dreams with escaping the freeze, and visions of warm beaches. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, I’ve got to admit that Yakima winters shouldn’t ...
Question for Dan Gill: I’ve been told to remove any fruit my newly planted lemon tree produces this spring. Is this really necessary? It seems like such a waste. — Jerry Barnes Answer: It is customary ...
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 ...
Citrus greening disease was first discovered in Florida in 2005. Since then, production of oranges in the United States for processing has declined by 72 percent between the 2007-2008 growing season ...