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 ...

If you've been struggling to amp up the yield from your lime tree, despite it having a lot of flowers, chances are, your tree is not getting enough pollination by itself. Despite the tree being ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you enjoy decadent foliage, delicate flowers, and a bountiful harvest, then a key lime tree is a great choice. These plants will thrive outdoors in a consistently warm environment, but they can ...

Last February, we experienced some significant freezes that damaged citrus trees, particularly on the north shore. It’s hard to say if we will have severe freezes this winter, but it only takes one ...

Citrus tree problems can be easy to resolve. Aside from their susceptibility to cold, citrus trees are among the most carefree and reliable of home fruit trees. A few common problems do show up on ...

Recent widespread hard freezes more than likely resulted in damage to many of the citrus trees in Northwest Florida. Cold damage will become more evident as we move into the spring and summer of 2023.

Hi Sue, several years ago, I purchased a small lime tree. When I bought it, it was full of blooms and small fruit, it continued to produce golfball-sized limes all that summer. Last year, it got ...

Citrus trees are beautiful, fragrant, and gift-worthy—but they also need real TLC. Before you buy one for someone special, ...