Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...

Growing citrus trees in pots is a great way to enjoy the luscious foliage and delicious, fragrant fruits without a ...

It’s important to know how to prune a lemon tree if you want a healthy plant abundant with zesty fruit. Lemon trees are a popular addition to patios, and make delightful house plants in conservatories ...

It’s that time of year again. Scented citrus blossoms fill the air with intoxicating aromas, and your neighbors’ trees are bursting with lemons and grapefruit. Want to get in on the action but don’t ...

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 ...

Citrus trees are small to medium-sized, frost tender, sub-tropical trees whose fragrant spring and summer flowers are followed by a range of different tangy fruits including oranges, lemons, limes and ...

My three lemon trees have borne a ton of fruit but really look raggedy. They are in desperate need of pruning, but I don’t know how. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated. — Terry ...

Question: Our citrus trees are growing a bit too tall. When can I give them a pruning? Answer: Maybe there is never a good time to do the trimming, as you are always removing fruit, flowers, buds or ...

Question: Our orange tree has grown too tall and wide for the yard. When can the tree be pruned? Answer: Delay the pruning for about a month. Trimming the tree too early may make it susceptible to ...

When you live in the desert, the pruning of the trees in your yard raises a lot of questions: What time of year should pruning occur? Should they be trimmed, crowned, rounded or what? John Eisenhower, ...