I have been anxious to plant a lemon tree in my backyard. Is it true that only Meyer lemons are recommended for this area? If so, why is that? I would very much like to grow a lemon with a more ...

Citrus trees, such as this lemon, benefit from fertilization. The major nutrient requirement for citrus trees is nitrogen. Getty Images Citrus trees grow so well on the Central Coast that it’s easy to ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Citrus Lemon Meyer Improved. Photo courtesy Wayside Gardens Co. Q • I received a Meyer lemon tree as a gift. I am planning to ...

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 ...

Boost your citrus harvest with the right fertilizer at the right time. To get a bumper crop of fruit on your citrus trees, you must provide fertilizer at the right times. These trees are heavy feeders ...

Fertilize citrus trees this month using a formulation of 6-6-6 or 8-8-8. (The Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance exempts fruit trees and vegetable gardens.) Apply fertilizer to the entire root area, ...

Q. My Meyer lemon is dropping a lot of green fruit on the ground. Can you tell me what is wrong with my tree and is there something I can do to save the fruit that is left on the tree? A. Citrus need ...

Q: I’d like to grow a Meyer lemon tree. Is it tricky? A: If you’ve never grown your own citrus tree, you’re missing out on incredibly fragrant flowers, delicious fruit and lustrous foliage. The ...

QUESTION: I forgot to feed my citrus tree before it started to bloom. Should I still fertilize, or should I wait until the flowering stops? ANSWER: John Jackson, extension citrus specialist with the ...