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How to Grow a Lemon Tree in a Pot—No Backyard Needed

Don’t put a lemon tree in a pot that is too large. “Choose a pot that is about 15% larger in volume than the current pot the lemon is in,” Fleming says. Putting a lemon tree in an oversized container ...
Purdue Urban Forestry specialist Ben McCallister recently wrote about tips for tree care as we transition into autumn and ...
Incorrect pruning, particularly topping, is the surest way to ruin a tree. If it doesn’t kill the tree outright, it will ...
If you’d like to grow a fruit tree but you’re limited by a small yard, try citrus. You don’t need to dedicate a large swath ...
Baltimore residents like Everett Mitchell and Leah Oliver are leading grassroots efforts to plant trees in underserved neighborhoods, helping to combat climate change and restore green spaces. Their ...
If soil is dry and cracked, moisture-stressed trees, shrubs and perennial flowers are more likely to be injured during the ...
While millions flock to Florida’s mouse-eared attractions and sugar-sand beaches, this waterfront haven offers a different flavor of Florida enchantment – one where ancient trees form living ...
Poor pollination, pests, or lack of sunlight can keep fruit from developing fully, so create a bee-friendly, sunny ...
Poinsettias are wildly popular around the holidays. If you're gifted one or want to liven up your home with a seasonal plant, ...
Orchids have a difficult reputation, but as long as you maintain air flow and allow the roots to breathe, your indoor orchids ...
Congaree National Park was once one of the least-visited parks on the East Coast, despite its diverse wildlife.
Pomegranate trees flourish in well-draining loamy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0, which is slightly acidic to neutral.