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 ...

Person using long-handled yellow pruners on tree without leaves. - adriaticfoto/Shutterstock Meyer lemons (Citrus x limon 'Meyer') are natives to China that were ...

In advance of the fruit tree pruning demonstration, here is a brief reminder of the principles of fruit tree pruning. Proper pruning shapes the tree to allow good sun exposure. This encourages optimal ...

This container plant provides beauty and fruit.

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, […] ...

DEAR NEIL: I know you’re against topping trees, but my Meyer lemon tree has a lot of shoots at its top and it’s getting larger than I want. Can I cut off the top shoots without damaging the tree? It’s ...

Growing a lemon tree indoors lets you enjoy fresh citrus year-round, even without outdoor space or a warm climate. Choose compact varieties like Meyer or Ponderosa lemons, which stay small but still ...

Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being hard to grow, I would say lemons are a six,” says Matthew Fleming, lead horticulturist for ...

Tree pruning, the removal of unwanted branches and twigs, is crucial for maintaining the health and structure of trees. Pruning can technically be done at any point of the year, but it is ideal from ...