With abundant harvests of juicy fruit, verdant year-round foliage, and vivid springtime blooms, growing citrus trees is gratifying work. But these trees are finicky about their environmental ...

Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you want your citrus trees to produce an abundance of healthy fruit in winter, now is the time to care for them. I grew up in Arizona, where I had no appreciation for the absurd quantities of ...

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

Recently, while chatting with an arborist friend of mine with decades of experience, he mentioned he saw a tree service working on trees around the townhouses where he lives, which had been contracted ...