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 ...

With abundant harvests of juicy fruit, verdant year-round foliage, and vivid springtime blooms, growing citrus trees is gratifying work. But these trees are finicky about their environmental ...

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 ...

If you're a fan of vibrant flavors and the lush greenery of tropical plants, incorporating a Makrut lime tree into your home or garden may be the perfect choice. Renowned for its aromatic leaves and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Overwinter your potted citrus tree indoors successfully with these essential care tips. It’s easy to grow potted citrus trees on your patio when the weather is warm and sunny. However, you'll need to ...

Growing citrus at home may seem difficult without a warm climate or large yard. One compact lime tree variety offers a ...

Question: I have a lemon tree that was planted in partial shade one year ago. My gardener claims it’s in too much shade. I was thinking I needed to wait for winter to transplant it to a sunny spot. Is ...

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.

Kem Ormond is a features writer for The Country. She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s preparing for a good citrus crop to harvest. I am so pleased to report I have limes on my rather new lime ...