You don’t need to live in a sub-tropical area to grow your own fruit-bearing citrus tree. Enjoy the refreshing flavor of limes any time by growing a lime tree indoors. Lime trees (Citrus aurantiifolia ...

Last February, we experienced some significant freezes that damaged citrus trees, particularly on the north shore. It’s hard to say if we will have severe freezes this winter, but it only takes one ...

When I was a kid, my dad told me the leaves of our citrus tree turned yellow in the winter to remind us it grew lemons. That did not explain why it also happened to the kumquat tree. Chlorosis is ...

Worldwide, citrus trees produce more fruit than all other deciduous fruit trees combined. Many gardeners in Marin find growing citrus rewarding, but somewhat problematic. For problem-free growth and ...

Q: I’d like to grow a citrus tree and avocado tree in my yard but don’t know if they need special care to produce fruit. A: Citrus and avocado trees grow well along the coast and in areas of San Luis ...

Citrus are wonderful trees as they offer both beauty and fruit for a home gardener. Join the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy and Master Gardener Roberta Barnes to learn which types of citrus trees ...

Q: I’ve been trying to find someone I can ask about what this little guy needs. More water, less water, nutrients, etc.? The other brothers and sisters around it are doing quite well. A: Citrus ...

Q. I like to grow citrus trees, but live in Santa Margarita. What are my options? The cold hardiness of citrus varies with the type of citrus you choose. The hardiest species to plant are kumquat, ...

Enjoy the refreshing flavor of limes any time by growing a lime tree indoors. Lime trees (Citrus aurantiifolia) are believed to be native to Southeast Asia, but these plants can grow indoors in any ...