Citrus trees, such as this lemon, benefit from fertilization. The major nutrient requirement for citrus trees is nitrogen. Getty Images Citrus trees grow so well on the Central Coast that it’s easy to ...

Yes, you can grow a lemon tree in a pot on your patio or somewhere indoors. Find out what you need to know to keep your ...

Q. My Meyer lemon is dropping a lot of green fruit on the ground. Can you tell me what is wrong with my tree and is there something I can do to save the fruit that is left on the tree? A. Citrus need ...

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 ...

Q: My Meyer lemon is about seven feet tall and is covered with small, green fruit, but it has lost most of its leaves. What should I do? A: Citrus tend naturally to drop some leaves during blossoming ...

Beyond the double-glazed sash windows of our apartment, it is frigid February, but the air indoors smells like a citrus orchard in springtime. After my previous Meyer lemon tree succumbed to a fungal ...

Question: I have a small lemon tree growing in a large container. I now have many small lemons on it. The leaves are a sickly, yellow color. I used a fertilizer on it in late February that was labeled ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Citrus Lemon Meyer Improved. Photo courtesy Wayside Gardens Co. Q • I received a Meyer lemon tree as a gift. I am planning to ...