In the coming weeks, we will start to see citrus trees blooming, and that is a sign that its time to fertilize them. Many local citrus trees have been infected by citrus greening, a bacterial disease.
Citrus trees require three fertilizations a year to keep vigorous and to develop abundant, high-quality fruit. The first of those three annual feedings is in February. The other two should take place ...
5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Begin to fertilize citrus trees now for maximum flowering and fruit development. Jack Christensen, who authored the things to do column for many years until ...
It’s that time of year again. Scented citrus blossoms fill the air with intoxicating aromas, and your neighbors’ trees are bursting with lemons and grapefruit. Want to get in on the action but don’t ...
Instead of spitting out orange seeds and discarding them, it's possible to grow your own trees. Germination and planting is ...
With zesty green (or yellow) fruit in the summer and sweet-smelling flowers in winter, this citrus tree makes a perfect ...
Citrus trees are beautiful, fragrant, and gift-worthy—but they also need real TLC. Before you buy one for someone special, ...
When the peaches are a memory and the apples are all picked, when the pomegranates are dwindling and the guavas are gone, we get ready to eat oranges, kumquats, grapefruits and other citrus. Though ...
Question: We have a kumquat tree in a container. When do we put it in the ground? Answer: Wait no longer to add this tree to the landscape. Traditionally, fall has been citrus planting time to give ...
This citrus tree is a slow-grower, but when it does mature it reaches a height of up to 15 feet and produces sweet fruit that ...