How Long Does It Take for Citrus Trees to Fruit?
A couple 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 …
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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 …
Can Citrus Trees Grow in Clay Soil?
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 …
Create Amazing Homemade Potting Soil for Your Citrus Tree
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 …
Why Apricot Trees Drop Fruit and How to Fix It
Many fruit trees go through a form of fruit drop, and apricot trees are no exception. It can be tough to wait until spring for apricot trees to fruit, only …
Why Cherry Trees Leak Sap and How to Fix It
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 …
Do Apricot Seeds Go Bad (and How Do You Store Them)?
Whether you’re looking at growing apricot trees or eating the seeds (which is a controversial topic), it can be helpful to know when apricot seeds go bad. After all, you …
Can Cherry Trees Grow in the Shade?
I’m interested in the idea of growing a potted cherry tree on our balcony, but the only problem is, it gets very little sun this time of year. If you’re …
6 Reasons Why Cherry Trees Won’t Fruit (and How To Fix It)
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, …
Are Coffee Grounds Good for Citrus Trees?
When I was visiting my parents recently, I helped them compost some of their food waste. The biggest one? Coffee. Every morning they would make a BIG pot of coffee …