Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being hard to grow, I would say lemons are a six,” says Matthew Fleming, lead horticulturist for ...

Growing your own citrus tree can be an incredibly rewarding experience, and you don’t have to live in a warm climate to make it happen. While not every tree is ideal for indoor cultivation, there are ...

Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...

You can add beauty and interest to your patio with citrus trees grown in containers. There are several types of these miniature trees that can be grown in containers — trees that have all the appeal ...

Like many plants, there's no exact timeline for watering your Meyer lemon tree. "A good rule is to water deeply, and then ...

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 ...

Growing a lemon tree in a pot is an excellent idea for balcony gardeners who want fresh citrus but don’t have access to a large outdoor space. With the right pot, soil, and daily care, a lemon plant ...

If growing indoors during winter, slowly acclimate your lemon tree to the new environment. With a few overwintering tips in mind, you can grow potted indoor lemon trees in more places than you might ...

Growing a lemon tree (or any citrus tree, for that matter) from seed is easy. However, because lemon trees are hybrids and most of them are grafted, their seeds produce seedlings that are not ...

Question: I purchased a lovely Meyer Lemon tree in a 1-gallon pot in the middle of the spring. It already had six lemons on it. I have the original fruit, have new fruit growing and still am getting ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...