If a landscape that I’m responsible for needs fertilizer, one of these four fertilizers will be applied: ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate, or soil sulfur. In keeping with my gardening philosophy, they are the simplest, cheapest fertilizers you can buy. I am reluctant to use combination weed killer or pest killer and fertilizer. If […]
Tag Archives: Citrus Trees
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Meyer lemon trees, one of the hardiest citrus trees, and a favorite backyard fruit tree, produce fruit year round. Unless potted or planted to a dwarf block, expect a Meyer lemon to grow to fifteen feet tall. Meyers work well in pots, which allows them to grow even in otherwise colder winter areas. A tree […]
Some ten years ago I bought some products from one of my local markets. I enjoyed eating them so much that I saved the seed and decided to try my luck at growing lemons from seed. I love to garden and even though friends and neighbors warned me that I cannot grow lemons from seed, […]
What are the benefits of greenhouse gardening If you have the space, investing in a greenhouse will add immense value to your gardening projects. A greenhouse allows you to garden in all four seasons no matter what the weather is outside, and you can grow almost anything. A greenhouse extends your growing time in seeds […]
The fruit of citrus trees is very popular at all times, but especially in warm weather when cold drinks are in great demand. However, it was not the healthiness, not the sweetness of the fruit, but the very species of the tree that made them popular. Add to that the fact that it can also […]
There is nothing as beautiful and exotic as a Florida garden. Many people, growing plants well in Florida, offer a glimpse of what they would hope to see if they traveled to Hawaii. Flowering shrubs such as hibiscus and jasmine dot the landscape surrounded by green grass, but these shrubs are easy to xeriscape in […]
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Lemons, their very essence when added to recipes instantly make the flavor pop with any dish. Their brilliant color and rich taste bring any simple and ordinary plate of food into the show. They are quintessential fruits that go well with fish, chicken, salads, marinades, desserts, frozen treats and drinks. The wealthy Victorians grew citrus […]
Citrus trees make a wonderful home for no one else. But large trees are not needed to increase the variety of citrus trees. Growing citrus in a container makes perfect sense not only for people with smaller spaces, but also for people who have never thought of it. the citron is alive because of the […]
What a wonderful place you live in! Zone 10 is has little to no winter cold, and tends to be balmy with a distinct ocean affect. You may be on the beautiful California coast, on the tip or northern keys in Florida, or in some parts of Hawaii. You have a year round growing season […]