Meyer lemon trees, one of the most hardy of citrus trees and a favorite backyard fruit tree produce fruit year-round. Unless potted or grafted to dwarf rootstock, expect a Meyer lemon to grow up to fifteen feet tall. Meyers work well in pots, which also allows them to be grown in areas otherwise too cold ...
While the fruit of citrus trees is most welcome at all times that of the lemon is particularly welcome during warm weather when cool drinks are in great demand. However, it isn’t the healthfulness nor the tastiness of the fruit, but the overall beauty of the tree that has made them so popular. We might ...
My first trip to Provence and the Côte d’Azur was in late January. I was not sure what the weather would be and I was surprised to find that winter in the south of France is beautiful. My stay was especially enjoyable because the weather was mild and the crowds that overwhelm this popular landscape ...
Some ten years ago I bought some grapefruit from one of my local markets. I enjoyed eating them so much I saved the seed and decided to try my luck at growing a citrus from seed. I like to garden and though friends and neighbors advised me that I couldn’t grow citrus from seed, I ...
Lemons, their very essence when added to recipes makes any dish instantly pop with flavor. Their bright color and zesty taste enhances any plain ordinary plate of food into something spectacular. They are the quintessential fruit that compliments fish, chicken, salads, sauces, marinades, desserts, frozen treats, and drinks. Wealthy Victorians grew lemon trees indoors as ...
If a landscape that I’m responsible for needs fertilizer, one of these four fertilizers will be applied: ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate, or soil sulfur. In keeping with my gardening philosophy, they are the simplest, cheapest fertilizers you can buy. I am reluctant to use combination weed killer or pest killer and fertilizer. If ...
Citrus trees make a wonderful addition to any home. But large orchards aren’t needed for growing most variety of citrus trees. Growing citrus in a container makes perfect sense not only for people with smaller spaces, but also for people who never thought about growing citrus because of the cold climate they live in. The ...
The benefits of greenhouse gardeningIf you have the space, investing in a greenhouse will add immeasurable value to your gardening endeavors. A greenhouse allows you to garden in all four seasons no matter what the weather is like outside, and you can grow practically anything. A greenhouse extends your growing season by allowing you to ...
What a wonderful place you live in! Zone 10 is has little to no winter cold, and tends to be balmy with a distinct ocean affect. You may be on the beautiful California coast, on the tip or northern keys in Florida, or in some parts of Hawaii. You have a year round growing season ...
There is nothing quite as beautiful and exotic as a Florida garden. For many people, plants that grow well in Florida provide a glimpse to what they might expect to see if they were to travel to Hawaii. Flowering bushes like hibiscus and jasmine dot the landscape surrounded by green grass, but these bushes can ...
