Everyone wants their citrus trees to be beautiful and fruitful, but not everyone knows exactly how to do that. Below are 10 tips for making sure your citrus trees get the best care you can give them.

1. Do not mulch around your tree. Mulching can lead to disease and insect damage.

2. Only use fertilizers created specifically for citrus trees. The ordinary plant fertilizer will not give your tree the proper balance.

3. Never fertilize a citrus tree when it is in bloom. This will cause the blossoms to fall off.

4. Prune your tree after your citrus fruit has been harvested and then only remove dead branches.

5. Keep your citrus tree branches off the ground, as this will help defeat disease and fungus.

6. Water your tree about once a week. It should be a deep watering and the soil should drain well.

7. When you by a tree, be sure it has deep green and glossy leaves. Do not buy a tree with yellowing leaves, rotting stems or signs of pests.

8. If planting your tree in the ground, be sure to wait until the last frost has passed. Plant it in a sunny location and in fertile soil.

9. Indoor citrus trees need a lot of humidity, so be sure to mist them daily.

10. If you indoor tree is not blooming, there might not be enough sunlight, or the container might be too large.