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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Citrus Lemon Meyer Improved. Photo courtesy Wayside Gardens Co. Q • I received a Meyer lemon tree as a gift. I am planning to ...

Growing a lemon tree indoors lets you enjoy fresh citrus year-round, even without outdoor space or a warm climate. Choose compact varieties like Meyer or Ponderosa lemons, which stay small but still ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. My Meyer lemon is dropping a lot of green fruit on the ground. Can you tell me what is wrong with my tree and is there something I can do to save the fruit that is left on the tree? A. Citrus need ...

Q: My Meyer lemon is about seven feet tall and is covered with small, green fruit, but it has lost most of its leaves. What should I do? A: Citrus tend naturally to drop some leaves during blossoming ...