Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 percent of the tree to prevent it from going into shock. Use clean, sharp ...

Though it is unlikely to produce high-quality lemons, growing a lemon tree from seed is an easy and fun project for all ages. Growing a lemon tree (or any citrus tree, for that matter) from seed is ...

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 ...

There's nothing quite like the flavor of a fresh lemon—especially when it's homegrown. And while nurturing this plant from seed to harvest may seem like a daunting task, you don't need a huge yard or ...

This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about pruning an indoor lemon tree, preventing squirrel damage, and growing potatoes in a tire tower. Reader Sandy F. asks gardening ...

If growing indoors during winter, slowly acclimate your lemon tree to the new environment. People grow lemons far and wide. On Italy’s Amalfi Coast, farmers have tended to vertically arranged lemon ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. A potted lemon tree Q • I recently brought my lemon tree inside. How should I take care of it over the winter? A • While citrus ...