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 ...
Even if you're a novice plant parent without much of a green thumb, you can successfully grow a lemon tree in your home with ...
My three lemon trees have borne a ton of fruit but really look raggedy. They are in desperate need of pruning, but I don’t know how. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated. — Terry ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Citrus Lemon Meyer Improved. Photo courtesy Wayside Gardens Co. Q • I received a Meyer lemon tree as a gift. I am planning to ...
Q: You recently provided some info on fertilizing citrus and I have located the chart you referenced. You often recommend watering to a depth of 36 inches, so I’ve been using a deep watering rod on my ...
If you want your citrus trees to produce an abundance of healthy fruit in winter, now is the time to care for them. I grew up in Arizona, where I had no appreciation for the absurd quantities of ...
There is something about a citrus tree in a garden that is almost unlike any other plant you might choose. Maybe it’s because the fruit is such instant gratification. Need a lemon or lime for a dish ...
Q: My lemon tree was covered with lots of little tiny green lemons but now they are all drying up and turning brown. Can you tell me why this is happening? A: There are several reasons that would ...
Of all citrus trees, Meyer lemons (Citrus x meyeri or C. limon x C. reticulata) are perhaps the easiest to grow in our area. Thought to be a cross between a lemon and a sweet orange or tangerine, ...
To protect a single smaller tree, construct a simple frame and encase the tree with one or two layers of translucent plastic. In southeast Louisiana, such an extreme practice would be needed only on a ...