Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...

Citrus trees, such as this lemon, benefit from fertilization. The major nutrient requirement for citrus trees is nitrogen. Getty Images Citrus trees grow so well on the Central Coast that it’s easy to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Citrus Lemon Meyer Improved. Photo courtesy Wayside Gardens Co. Q • I received a Meyer lemon tree as a gift. I am planning to ...

Ever dreamed of plucking sun-ripened lemons from your very own tree? There's nothing chicer than: “Oh, this vinaigrette? I made it with lemons from my garden. Want to take some home?” Growing citrus ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Begin to fertilize citrus trees now for maximum flowering and fruit development. Jack Christensen, who authored the things to do column for many years until ...

Having your own lemon tree at home is often a luxury we assume is reserved for people who live in citrus-friendly locales, like sunny California or humid Florida. However, that doesn’t mean those in ...

Q. My Meyer lemon is dropping a lot of green fruit on the ground. Can you tell me what is wrong with my tree and is there something I can do to save the fruit that is left on the tree? A. Citrus need ...

Q: I’d like to grow a Meyer lemon tree. Is it tricky? A: If you’ve never grown your own citrus tree, you’re missing out on incredibly fragrant flowers, delicious fruit and lustrous foliage. The ...

Lemons might bring to mind sunny and warm climates, but you can grow one potted variety of the citrus fruit in your house ...

Q: My Meyer lemon is about seven feet tall and is covered with small, green fruit, but it has lost most of its leaves. What should I do? A: Citrus tend naturally to drop some leaves during blossoming ...