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 ...

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 ...

CORVALLIS – Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward ...

Citrus trees are a popular choice for home fruit production in southeast Louisiana. Although relatively carefree as backyard fruit trees go, various problems do occur. I thought it would be helpful to ...

QUESTION: I have a grapefruit tree that has areas in the bark that are open and ooze sap. Other trees in the neighborhood have the same problem. What can I do? ANSWER: A wound in the trunk of a citrus ...

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward off insects ...

In the nearly 100 years that Rusty Banack's family has been growing Florida's world-famous grapefruit, the industry has lurched from years of bumper crops to the devastation of tree-toppling ...

Citrus trees are considered some of the easier fruit trees to grow in our area, but sometimes weather conditions create challenges and citrus is not without its fair share of problems. Unlike previous ...

Citrus is the most popular kind of fruit grown in Louisiana. This time of year, satsumas and other types of citrus are abundant — and delicious. Several biotic and abiotic stresses affect citrus ...

Weather conditions have been favorable for citrus as long as water was provided during the drought. Satsuma harvest should be coming to an end while juice oranges and navels are coming into their own.