For the past few years, I’ve moved a puny Meyer lemon tree indoors for winter and back out in spring, trying to coax a fruit or two out of the reluctant little thing. The thought of growing citrus is ...

Many people dream of picking their own fresh fruit, but they live in areas with long, harsh winters. However, even in these chilling conditions, it's still possible to make lemonade from your very own ...

Make any container move a gradual one. Acclimatize. Some varieties of containerized dwarf citrus trees bloom throughout the year. Gardeners using the trees as houseplants enjoy the edible fruit, but ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

Q:We just bought our first home in North County and wewant to plant a variety of citrus trees. We prefer to plant dwarfvarieties, so they stay relatively small and will make it easy forus to prune and ...

Now that the holidays have passed and we all could stand to shed a few pounds, what better way to get active than tackling some yard work? Winter is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, giving them ...

Evergreen attractions are the bones that can make any garden a wonderful four-season refuge for birds and gardeners alike. Conifers not only provide that tempting trio of food, shelter and nesting ...

With many people selecting evergreen trees or greens for holiday decorations, the opportunity arises to learn how to properly identify them. Several times a year, I hear gardeners talk about an ...