Pots provide an opportunity to grow trees in spaces where you otherwise can’t, but make sure to choose a variety that can withstand a smaller space. Look for orange trees that are compact in size, ...

Citrus trees are small to medium-sized, frost tender, sub-tropical trees whose fragrant spring and summer flowers are followed by a range of different tangy fruits including oranges, lemons, limes and ...

With winter coming, it's important to keep your fruit trees healthy. Luckily, there are some things you can do in the fall to ...

It’s that time of year again. Scented citrus blossoms fill the air with intoxicating aromas, and your neighbors’ trees are bursting with lemons and grapefruit. Want to get in on the action but don’t ...

Small greenhouse-style windows can be very cold in the winter. Also, depending on the orientation of the window, light levels can be low in the winter, affecting the health and vigor of indoor plants.

Q: I have a lemon tree growing in a pot on my patio. It has been happy for several years and gets moved indoors for winter, but I now notice that some of its leaves are curling. What can cause the ...

Late winter and early spring is the best time to prune established citrus trees and protect them from frost. Those of us who love fruit look forward to early summer’s apricots and berries, summer’s ...

Q: You have always said to add watering days instead of more water per application. During the hottest September on record, the water district ads told us to water fewer days (three in fall and one ...

Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As ...

We have talked about record temperatures and drought conditions in recent articles. In West Texas we are noticing that many trees are beginning to show signs of insufficient, or incorrect, watering.

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...