Citrus trees

Growing a variety of fruit trees doesn’t require a ton of space, and can be accomplished in an average-sized backyard with the right skill set.

Grow citrus in pots and you open up the possibility of enjoying most types of these sun-loving fruits, even in cooler climates...

What are kishu mandarins? We have pictures of these small kishu mandarins that are so sweet. A variety of Japanese seedless mandarins, small, super sweet

When my husband and I were looking at houses, we knew we wanted a place with a backyard. A place where I could plant a garden — in the ground. Imagine our excitement when we found our current home that came with two lemons trees, two apple trees, a plum tree, a yellow grapefruit tree, […]

Lemons are a huge favorite at my house. A glass of iced tea is not complete without a big squeeze of lemon. If…

'HOW CAN I OVERWINTER MY potted lemon tree indoors?” It’s the question of the moment from readers, as cold weather comes on. When it comes

Citrus provides year-round greenery, sweet-smelling blossoms and tasty fruit….what’s not to love? Poor soil conditions and limited growing area? No problem….grow citrus in containers! 1. Understand the light and temperature requirements of citrus - Citrus trees need 8 hours of sun and a sunny, wind-free location is ideal. Citrus trees are also very frost-sensitive and must be protected or moved inside to a covered area in cold weather. Kumquat and Mandarin trees are the most cold-hardy…

Growing Citrus Indoors

Orange trees are a delightful addition to the home garden, not only for their delicious bounty, but also for their beauty and sweet-smelling blossoms. An orange tree is actually two different varieties that have been grafted together to form one tree: The rootstock is selected for its hardiness and resistance to ...

How to Transplant Citrus Trees. Citrus trees are an asset to any garden or landscape. Many of them have attractive foliage and flowers, especially in spring, and all of them produce tasty nutritious fruit. It is usually best to start a citrus tree growing in a pot indoors and transplant it outside at five or six months. Sometimes, though, you may...