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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lemon trees can be grown indoors over the winter and even produce fruit. However, they need to be provided with their ideal ...

There's nothing quite like the flavor of a fresh lemon—especially when it's homegrown. And while nurturing this plant from seed to harvest may seem like a daunting task, you don't need a huge yard or ...

This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about pruning an indoor lemon tree, preventing squirrel damage, and growing potatoes in a tire tower. Reader Sandy F. asks gardening ...

Lemon trees can be costly and finicky to grow, especially outside of warm climates. Propagating them is also tricky, but a few simple tools might make that easier—and you may have one in your ...

I have a lemon tree that has fruit on it now and is about 4 years old. It just put out some new growth and a good amount of flowers. Should I remove the flowers when they open? Or just let it go? — ...

I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are ...

Lemons are among the easiest citrus to grow indoors and make thoughtful gifts. You provide the light, water and fertilizer, and they offer beautiful, aromatic flowers and homegrown lemons. In fact, ...