Growing your own citrus tree can be an incredibly rewarding experience, and you don’t have to live in a warm climate to make it happen. While not every tree is ideal for indoor cultivation, there are ...
You can add beauty and interest to your patio with citrus trees grown in containers. There are several types of these miniature trees that can be grown in containers — trees that have all the appeal ...
Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...
A citrus tree expert reveals how to grow a lemon tree in a pot, including getting the plant to produce fruit. Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, ...
We’re happy for you, California and Florida. Really we are. But many of us live in harsher climates, where a citrus tree would freeze to death before Thanksgiving. If we want homegrown key limes, it’s ...
The Mediterranean climate of San Diego is perfect for growing citrus trees. What could be better than fresh-squeezed orange juice from your backyard or margaritas from your lime tree? As easy as it is ...
When the peaches are a memory and the apples are all picked, when the pomegranates are dwindling and the guavas are gone, we get ready to eat oranges, kumquats, grapefruits and other citrus. Though ...
I love people who love plants. It’s hardly a revelation. I’ve known it for as long as I’ve been gardening, but nothing says I really love my plants like lugging a potted citrus tree in the house every ...
Citrus trees are abundant at retail garden centers during fall and early winter. They make beautiful holiday gifts, and they are one of the most popular types of fruit to grow in Louisiana home ...
Every December in Southern California, the days get shorter yet brighter — and it’s not Christmas lights or the shifting sun that make the region shine. I’m talking about citrus. Trees heavy with ...