We have several citrus trees and although we generally get good yields from their fruit, we often wondered how they pollinate. After all, it’d be nice to have more fruit if possible. So, do citrus trees cross-pollinate or self-pollinate? Most…
When I was first helping my parents with their backyard garden in Ventura, California, breaking the clay ground proved to be incredibly difficult. However, they had lemon, lime, orange, and tangerine trees, so something in the soil had to be…
When I was repotting my Meyer lemon tree, I had no idea which potting soil to use. The instructions on the growing card didn’t specify, as it only showed watering and sunlight requirements. So, I did some research to learn…
Cherry trees are known to be poisonous and sometimes leak sap. While this can be concerning, it’s helpful to know exactly why cherry trees can ooze sap and what can be done about it. Cherry trees can leak sap either…
Cherries are my favorite fruit, and I have big plans for cherry trees on my homestead. But I’ve heard that some cherry trees don’t bear fruit. So, why is this, and how can it be avoided? I did some research…
We drink a lot of coffee at home and have several citrus trees such as lemon, orange, lime, and tangerine. Instead of throwing the coffee grounds away, we were wondering if they’d be any good for the garden. I did…
Whenever I eat eggs, I find myself thinking about how I can repurpose the shells instead of just throwing them away. Citrus trees, like my Meyer lemon tree, are heavy feeders of fertilizer and can benefit from many food scraps….
It’s currently fall here in Austin, Texas, and I’m keeping a close eye on the temperature as winter approaches. Even though my potted lemon tree is young, I’d like to prevent any frost damage if possible. But what happens during…
To make sure my parents could continue enjoying their daily margaritas, I tried to find out why so many limes were dropping from their tree.
Seeing yellow leaves (also called chlorosis) is a cause for concern. Especially while the cherry tree is young. So, what causes leaves to yellow and drop?