Makrut lime requires at least six to eight hours of sunlight per day when planted outdoors. "More sun produces more vigorous ...

Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being hard to grow, I would say lemons are a six,” says Matthew Fleming, lead horticulturist for ...

Imagine being able to pick fresh oranges right outside your back door, or even better right inside your kitchen. Even if you’re not in sunny Florida, you can. Just like lemons and other citrus fruits, ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

Container trees are a practical way to bring style to indoor or outdoor spaces. Whether on a patio, balcony, living room, or foyer, the right potted tree adds color, fragrance, or sometimes even fruit ...

Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

Maple trees are thin-barked, so you will want to protect a young tree with a tree guard in the winter to prevent frost cracks ...