Do Citrus Trees Attract Bees?
Last year, our tangerine tree had a big hive of bees right at eye level. We were concerned that our two dogs might try to jump at it, so we had it removed, but it got me thinking–do citrus trees…
Here’s How Far Apart To Plant Your Citrus Trees
We have several varieties of citrus trees, ranging from kaffir lime to tangerine, and while our backyard isn’t the biggest, we have them fairly spaced out. But we’re looking at getting more citrus trees soon and we’re wondering exactly how…
The Top 3 Citrus Tree Potting Soils You Can Buy
After I bought my potted Meyer lemon tree from the nursery, it was time to repot it. I had a 3-gallon pot, but I needed some extra potting soil. Unsure of what mix to buy, I took my search online….
The Top 3 Reasons Why Citrus Trees Won’t Flower
The first year we had our kaffir lime tree, it only bore one fruit and the few flowers that were on the tree had fallen off. I was worried that there was something wrong with it, so I did some…
Why Do Citrus Trees Lose Their Leaves?
We had a couple of citrus trees lose their leaves. First, our lime tree after it was heavily pruned, and then our potted Meyer lemon tree after going through a cold winter. In both cases, the leaves grew back, but…
How to Deep Water Citrus Trees
If you’ve been reading posts or watching videos about citrus trees, chances are you’ve seen someone mention “deep watering”. But if you’re newer to gardening, you may not know what it is yet. I know it took me several times…
The 3 Best Fertilizers for Citrus Trees in Containers
My potted Meyer lemon was losing a few leaves recently and I thought it was about time to get fertilizer. While there’s a lot of information online about commercial fertilizer for planted trees, I wasn’t finding much on fertilizing potted…
How To Fix Yellow Leaves on Your Orange Tree
My parents have a large orange tree in their backyard, and there was a time when its leaves were turning yellow. Unsure of what to do, we tried searching for the answer online. However, there really wasn’t a good answer…
How Long Do Citrus Trees Take to Produce Fruit? (3 Tips to Fruit Faster)
A couple of months ago, I bought a young Meyer lemon tree. While I know that it and our other citrus trees can take a while to fruit, I wanted to know exactly how long. So, how long does it…
Do Citrus Trees Cross-Pollinate or Self-Pollinate?
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…