Citrus trees, such as this lemon, benefit from fertilization. The major nutrient requirement for citrus trees is nitrogen. Getty Images Citrus trees grow so well on the Central Coast that it’s easy to ...

Here’s how to grow a lemon tree from seeds, according to two plant experts: Tammy Sons, CEO and founder of TN Nursery, and landscape architect and horticulturalist, Michael Clarke. Not all lemon seeds ...

*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 ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Begin to fertilize citrus trees now for maximum flowering and fruit development. Jack Christensen, who authored the things to do column for many years until ...

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 ...

Lemons might bring to mind sunny and warm climates, but you can grow one potted variety of the citrus fruit in your house ...

Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner of ...

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 ...

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 ...