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How to Grow a Lemon Tree From Seed

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Find out how to prune a lemon tree properly to get the best out of yours. Pruning promotes growth and results in a healthier tree, as well as giving you more fruit. Plus of course your tree will look ...
If you would like to know how to get a massive harvest of lemons from the one tree then this is the video to watch! I give my ...
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 ...
Lemon trees can be costly and finicky to grow, especially outside of warm climates. Propagating them is also tricky, but a few simple tools might make that easier—and you may have one in your ...
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 ...
I have a lemon tree that has fruit on it now and is about 4 years old. It just put out some new growth and a good amount of flowers. Should I remove the flowers when they open? Or just let it go? — ...