Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less ...

Thinking about a Meyer lemon tree? A plant expert answers the three questions everyone asks—from how long it takes to fruit to whether you need more than one.

Beyond the double-glazed sash windows of our apartment, it is frigid February, but the air indoors smells like a citrus orchard in springtime. After my previous Meyer lemon tree succumbed to a fungal ...

Days of daytime highs in the 50s, followed by a few days when temperatures dropped down to the low teens, were enough to fill Yakima’s night skies with gardeners’ dreams of escaping the freeze. Born ...

Fruit trees are wonderful, but they require a lot of space to thrive. If you're restricted to a patio or small back yard, ...

Q: I bought a lemon tree at one of the big-box stores at the mall last year. It’s doing well. It had some bugs on it that I wiped off and they don’t seem to have come back. It put out some flowers but ...

Q: I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are all coiled around. How can I remedy things so it will start to grow? A: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine plucking a fresh lemon from a tree you grew yourself. Think about the smooth and glossy leaves, the lingering smell of ...

Q. I have a Meyer lemon tree that is covered with fruit, but it is only starting to turn yellow. My neighbor tells me that I need to pick the fruit before we get freezing temperatures because the ...

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...

Imagine plucking a fresh lemon from a tree you grew yourself. Think about the smooth and glossy leaves, the lingering smell of citrus in the air, the visually appealing silhouette of the tree. Lemon ...