Citrus Trees

Usually, you can grow lime trees without much trouble. But even under the best of circumstances you can run into lime tree problems, like bothersome lime tree pests. Learn more about these in this article.

By Gardening Know How

Although some fruit drop is normal and not a cause for concern, you can help prevent excessive drop by providing the best possible care for your lemon tree. Read this article to learn more about lemon fruit drop.

By Jackie Carroll

Dropping leaves, twig and branch die back, and stunted or distorted fruit may indicate an infestation of citrus scale pests. Find out more about citrus scale control in this article.

By Amy Grant

Citrus trees have numerous requirements. They are prone to many diseases, especially fungal and have several pests. Cracked citrus rinds is another issue, especially in oranges. Read this article for more info.

By Bonnie L. Grant

When do citrus trees bloom? Well, that depends on the type of citrus. Use the information in this article to learn more about citrus tree blooming. Knowing this will help in planning your harvest.

By Jackie Rhoades

Citrus trees love warm weather and usually do quite well in warmer states. However, the warmer the weather, the more issues will be had - namely citrus leaf drop. This article will explain more.

By Kathee Mierzejewski

Since you aren't likely to welcome swarms of bees in your house or greenhouse, you'll need to pollinate lemon trees by hand. Read this article to learn about indoor lemon tree pollination. Click here for more information.

By Teo Spengler

Growing lime trees in pots have the advantage of ease of movement and protection from cold. The information in this article will help with growing a potted lime tree. Click here to learn more.

By Amy Grant

Lime trees cannot be propagated from cuttings but are propagated from bud grafting. Grafting a lime tree is easy to do, once you know how. Get the steps for bud grafting a lime tree in this article.

By Heather Rhoades

If you are looking forward to homemade lemonade and your tree is not producing, there may be a simple explanation. Get help from this article when you find yourself with no fruit on lemon trees.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Citrus quick decline is a syndrome caused by the citrus tristeza virus (CTV). It kills citrus trees quickly and has been known to devastate orchards. Learn more about what causes citrus quick decline and how to stop citrus quick decline in this article.

By Liz Baessler

Planting under lemon trees can reduce weeds, enhance soil fertility, and reduce the need for pesticides and herbicides. You can also create a handy "kitchen garden" where herbs and other edible plants complement the recipes in which you use lemons. Learn more here.

By Bonnie L. Grant

The Tahiti Persian lime tree is a bit of a mystery. Sure, it's a producer of lime green citrus fruit, but what else do we know about this member of the family Rutaceae? Find out about growing Tahiti Persian limes here.

By Amy Grant

Fruit trees are famously vulnerable to pests and diseases, so just taking the time to figure out which plants benefit them the most will go a long way to ensuring their success. Learn more about what to plant under a citrus tree in this article.

By Liz Baessler

There are a number of lemon tree insect pests. These include relatively harmless bugs and more serious pests. For more information about how to get rid of insects on lemon trees, this article will help.

By Teo Spengler