Growing a lemon tree (or any citrus tree, for that matter) from seed is easy. However, because lemon trees are hybrids and most of them are grafted, their seeds produce seedlings that are not ...
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 ...
This container plant provides beauty and fruit.
If you're opting to grow your own tree rather than pick one up from a garden center or nursery, here are the steps to follow to properly grow a lemon tree from seed. Step One: Pick a Lemon and Remove ...
Have you dreamt of a citrus grove in your own backyard? Or have you envisioned a perfectly pruned lemon tree finding a home in your sunny living room? You might assume your first stop should be the ...
You can't plant a lemon seed to grow a lemon tree. Sure, that seed will grow, but it probably won't produce fruit. Yet day after day I see these ideas online, presented as though they were viable ...
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 ...
That’s because all those years of breeding targeted a sweetness, resistance to disease, strong branch habit or other desirable characteristic that led a tree to produce the perfect fruit from which ...
Growing lemons in containers is an excellent option for urban gardeners with limited space. Lemon trees grow well in pots, ...
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is known for its strong lemon scent, low-maintenance nature, and its ability to establish quickly when planted in enriched, well-drained soil. Once you understand how ...
If you love plants but don’t have much outdoor space to indulge your green thumb, you might feel a bit bummed about all the things you can’t grow indoors. Fortunately, there are plenty of things that ...