DEAR GARDEN COACH: Recently the gardening section ran an article about a citrus pest, kind of a lacy wing critter. I inherited a lemon tree in a tub planter and noticed what I think is this pest. As ...
Before you hammer a rusty nail into your lemon tree, make sure you're doing this for the right reason. You could end up doing more harm than good.
Citrus trees are among the most widely planted backyard fruit trees in south Louisiana. As citrus fruit begin to ripen, we get questions about harvesting and storage. While citrus trees are relatively ...
A few common problems do show up on occasion, however, and you should be aware of them. Problems with fruit Young citrus trees -- those planted within the past three to five years -- often don't set ...
Lemon trees are an excellent addition to your garden. They offer sweet citrus fruit, and their blossoms smell wonderful when they bloom. However, there are some garden plants that may negatively ...
What’s a water sprout? HANNAH: Also called watershoots, these are thin, fast-growing, flexible, new shoots that grow from shoots at the base of a tree or shrub. They can be a problem if they congest ...
Its inviting scent makes this tree a great pick for landscaping. Reviewed by Andrew Hughes You might recognize the lemon cypress as the potted evergreen that seems to show up in every big box retail ...
Lemon trees can be costly and finicky to grow, especially outside of warm climates. Propagating them is also tricky, but a few simple tools might make that easier—and you may have one in your ...