Even though we do not live in south Texas or Florida, we can grow citrus at home. A few of the hardier types of citrus may be grown out in the landscape or garden if provided some winter protection, ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

As I stepped out onto my patio this warm and sunny afternoon, I was almost knocked back by an intense fragrance. No, it’s not the backyard chickens, it’s the Meyer lemon. Remember that homemade ...

Living in Louisiana has many advantages, including our subtropical climate that supports the growth of many different types of plants that require warm, humid temperatures. This includes citrus trees, ...

“Lemons and limes are really great houseplants,” said the owner of a rare-plants nursery in Connecticut — if you choose the right ones. Shattering the glass ceiling isn’t always a goal — not if you’re ...

Buddha Hand is a strange-looking citrus that has no juice and is used as zest for flavoring or as the strange, candied fruit in holiday fruit cakes. Gary Bachman MSU Extension Service I like the ...

Q: I have seen shrubs and small trees growing in containers. I live in a high-rise condo and would like to grow citrus in containers. Is this possible? A: I have seen small citrus trees growing in ...

Q: I have seen shrubs and small trees growing in containers. I live in a high-rise condo — can I grow citrus in containers? A: Yes, you can. Growing citrus in containers may be the only way for those ...

We have a satsuma tree that is full of fruit. My husband wants to pick them. He said that they are sweeter if you pick them when they are not completely ripe and let them ripen on the counter. I say ...

Mycelial growth of Phytophthora nicotianae var. parasítica in vitro was inhibited by phosphorous and acetyl salicylic acids at 10ppm; mycelial growth of P. citrophthora was inhibited by phosphorous ...

Pots provide an opportunity to grow trees in spaces where you otherwise can’t, but make sure to choose a variety that can withstand a smaller space. Look for orange trees that are compact in size, ...