How To Fix Drooping Leaves on Citrus Trees
My Meyer lemon tree was doing well for most of the year, but when I came back from a week-long trip, I noticed all of its leaves were wilting and drooping. So, I did some research to find out more…
Do Citrus Trees Go Dormant During the Winter?
I have a few citrus trees including Kaffir lime, lime, tangerine, and lemon, and while they’re growing fairly well, I was wondering if any of them should be going dormant this winter. So, I did some research to find out…
The Top 30 Drought-Tolerant Fruit Trees (Ranked)
We’ve grown many fruit trees in our dry climate (citrus, fig, pomegranate, avocado, and others) and I’ve had plenty of readers ask about how they can get started too. So, I did some research to find the best drought-tolerant fruit…
Are Fig Tree Roots Invasive (Will They Damage Property)?
My parents have a fig tree in their backyard and they were wondering if it would be a good idea to plant another fig tree closer to the house. To help them out, I did some research. Here’s what I…
The Top 10 Companion Plants for Figs
I have a brown turkey fig tree as well as a fiddle leaf fig, and I was wondering if there are any companion plants that could benefit them. So, I did some research to find out more. Here’s what I…
The Top 3 Potting Soils for Fruit Trees (Tested)
We have many fruit trees including citrus, avocado, and fig, I was wondering what’s the best potting soil we should be using. While I had an idea, I did some research and testing to find out more. The best soil…
Top 3 Ways To Get Rid of Aphids on Fruit Trees
A while back, I had aphids on my potted Kaffir lime tree. The tree’s leaves began to curl and at first, I didn’t know how to get rid of them. But after some research and testing, I found the best…
List of the States Citrus Trees Can Grow (+ Best Varieties)
I’ve lived in many states including Florida, California, and Texas and I’ve grown citrus trees in each one. However, I’m thinking about moving to North Carolina and I’m trying to see if citrus trees will grow there. So, I did…
Will Fruit Trees Grow in Sandy Soil (If So, Which Ones)?
My uncle lives in Orlando, Florida, and the soil there is notoriously sandy. He was recently wondering if fruit trees would be good to grow there, and which ones would work best. So, to help him out, I did some…
Do Citrus Trees Like Acidic Soil? (Answered)
I have several citrus trees from Kaffir lime to Meyer lemon, and while the majority are doing well, many of them are in soil that’s high in clay. Since clay is typically more alkaline, I was wondering if it was…