Follow these simple steps to grow a lemon tree from seed. Start by ensuring you have all the necessary materials needed, including a fresh lemon, seed trays or small pots, well-draining potting soil, ...
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 ...
In various cultures, lemon trees symbolize the goodness of life: love, light, and happiness, to name a few. They make wonderful holiday or housewarming gifts, or commemorative plants to celebrate ...
What is a Meyer lemon tree? The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less susceptible to viruses) came from the University ...
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 ...
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 ...
Q: I have a Meyer lemon plant in my house waiting for the temperature to cool down. I am using grow lights. When can I plant again? A: It depends on your Meyer lemon’s size, health and the surrounding ...
Days of daytime highs in the 50s, followed by a few days when temperatures dropped down to the low teens, were enough to fill Yakima’s night skies with gardeners’ dreams of escaping the freeze. Born ...
Having your own lemon tree at home is often a luxury we assume is reserved for people who live in citrus-friendly locales, like sunny California or humid Florida. However, that doesn’t mean those in ...