Citrus Fruit Trees

I love lemon citrus trees and try to grow as many as I can. However, not everyone has a yard to grow them in.

Planting and caring for dwarf fruit trees is a large commitment and many gardening enthusiasts can feel helpless when a disease or infection attacks their once healthy and vibrant trees. The following are three of the most common ailments that can affect dwarf fruit trees and some tips to use to recognize, treat and prevent [...]

The mandarin orange tree (Cirtus reticulata) is one of my favorite citrus trees. It is very easy to grow and the tree is cold tolerant. This is great for me since I sometimes forget to cover my plants in the winter. However, the tree does need to be protected if the temperature is going below [...]

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Though there are many fad diets which are popular today, one of the most common is definitely the grapefruit weight loss diet. If you are growing your own citrus fruit, and have included grapefruit in your seasonal harvest, and then chances are you have heard of this seemingly far fetched dietary myth.

Proper pruning is essential when trying to care for all citrus trees, and dwarf lemon trees are not an exception. Knowing how to prune dwarf lemon tree branches can seem intimidating, after all you are removing branches from a plant that you have tried hard to nurture. But the truth is pruning can ensure tree [...]

There is something so irresistible about the combination of creamy chocolate and tangy orange that makes you want to try it in every possible combination. Besides a number of commercially prepared confections, there are numerous recipes to make at home using your own fresh grown citrus crop. One of the best things about growing your [...]

Citrus is an incredibly versatile flavor. It can bring a lot of depth and personality to any type of meal and is known to be one of the most versatile ingredients. Found in numerous desserts, baked goods and even Asian inspired stir fries, cooking with citrus is fun and uncomplicated.

Grafting is a method of asexual reproduction of trees and shrubs. It is a process of fusing together the stock plant and the scion plant. The stock tree is chosen for its roots and the scion is chosen for its flowers or fruits.

Growing your own citrus trees can come in handy. And not just for the convenience of having a few slices for lemon for cocktail and muffin recipes. Citrus fruit has many wonderful and unusual uses which can save you both time and money.