Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 percent of the tree to prevent it from going into shock. Use clean, sharp ...

Lemon trees (Citrus limon) are among the most popular citrus trees to grow. They are highly beautiful, and offer up bounties of vibrantly yellow, sour fruit that has a wide range of culinary, ...

Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

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Person using long-handled yellow pruners on tree without leaves. - adriaticfoto/Shutterstock Meyer lemons (Citrus x limon 'Meyer') are natives to China that were ...

DEAR NEIL: I know you’re against topping trees, but my Meyer lemon tree has a lot of shoots at its top and it’s getting larger than I want. Can I cut off the top shoots without damaging the tree? It’s ...

Cultivating fruit trees in your garden is incredibly fulfilling. They offer tasty, fresh fruit throughout the growing season and produce fragrant flowers that attract beneficial pollinators. Moreover, ...

If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle: branches reaching for the sky, fruit hiding in a tangled mess and those pesky suckers popping up everywhere. But don’t ...

Q: I wanted to share this photo of my Meyer lemon tree I’ve had a little over a year. It’s been a fun plant to watch. — John Peterson, Fargo A: Thanks, John. As I always say, we’re all in this ...