Meyer lemons are juicy additions to the garden, but you do have to know how to prune them to optimize fruit production.
A bit of maintenance will lead to beautiful plants and a bountiful harvest. Lemon and citrus trees don’t require too much pruning in order for them to produce large volumes of fruit. However, pruning ...
Q: Our 3-year-old, 10-foot-tall 'Meyer' lemon trees are loaded with fruit. When and how should they be pruned?-- S.K., Trinity A: Generally, lemons require little pruning. The less you prune, the more ...
Find out how to prune a lemon tree properly to get the best out of yours. Pruning promotes growth and results in a healthier tree, as well as giving you more fruit. Plus of course your tree will look ...
Whether you want to prune lemon trees in summer or start pruning a lemon tree indoors, you can learn pretty quickly and improve your yield and the health of your tree. Many properties across the Bay ...
Q: My husband and I disagree on whether or not to prune our Meyer lemon tree. I understand you don't prune. He likes to prune in January after we have picked our fruit in December. E.K., Houston A: ...
Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...
Come and visit me at the Home Improvement and Backyard Expo on Sept. 16-17 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the South Point. Bring in some plant samples or pictures and let’s talk about them. Would you ...
One of Fort Collins' wettest summers on record might have produced significant tree growth in your yard. While that's a good thing in Colorado, all that growth might have your trees looking gangly ...
Lemon and citrus trees don’t require too much pruning in order for them to produce large volumes of fruit. However, pruning is still important because it can lower the risk of fungal issues—especially ...