Lemon Lime trees are small subtropical evergreen citrus trees that belong to the flowering plant family Rutaceae. They are native to South Asia and are widely grown for their flavorful highly acidic fruits and aromatic leaves. Lemon Cultivars Each Lemon and Lime tree has its unique characteristic that can help you determine what type of… Read more »
Pollination is the process that changes a flower into fruit by transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part of another flower. However, this isn’t always the way Orange trees produce fruits because these subtropical trees set fruit by both sexual and asexual means. Types of Oranges according to Fruit… Read more »
We share our homes with our adorable and lovable pets and it is only right that before we add something to our yards we make sure that it is safe and pet-friendly. One common question I hear from new home gardeners who would like to try growing lemon and lime trees in their backyards is,… Read more »
Orange trees are citrus cultivars that thrive in areas with a subtropical climate. In these areas summer is long and hot with much rain, while winter is mild without frost or freezing temperatures. Both standard and dwarf Orange trees flourish in full sunlight but can tolerate some shade. Although, they prefer to bask in the… Read more »
The Lemon Tree gives a bright ambiance and adds an aromatic fragrance to the air outside and inside our homes. You can grow a Lemon Tree indoors or outdoors with proper care and maintenance. There are many varieties of Lemon Trees which you can grow at home. Some of these Trees include the Dwarf Eureka… Read more »
Winter season can be tough for Orange Trees and although many are cold-hardy, they still need protection from the freezing weather. It is essential to educate yourself on how cold temperature affects your Orange or Citrus trees. Orange Trees can withstand temperatures between 35 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Trees that are bearing fruit can endure… Read more »
Lemon or Citrus Limon is a cold-hardy subtropical tree that is popular among commercial and home growers. The tree may be used as an accent to a beautifully landscaped lawn because of its evergreen foliage and ever-present blooms, while the Lemon fruits can be used for numerous food and beverage preparations. With its many uses… Read more »
Lemon trees are fun and easy trees to grow. Not only do they bear edible fruits with numerous uses, but they can also be planted as ornamental trees to beautify the landscape, provide shade during hot weather, and act as a natural air freshener to your entire garden. Maintaining the good health and wonderful shape… Read more »
The Lemon tree can adapt to almost any type of soil excluding those of heavy clay. The ideal soil for this tree is a rich and well-drained sandy loam. Drained loam or Sandy Loam is the soil typically used for gardening because it produces more nutrients and moisture that can help the tree to grow… Read more »
Fruiting trees are one of God’s greatest gifts to mankind. Which other creation can provide us with our basic needs like the fresh air that we breathe, delicious and nutritious fruit that we can eat, and wood we can turn into shelter or burn for fuel? I can’t think of any plant more useful than… Read more »
Lemon Lime trees are popular citrus trees grown worldwide for commercial use and personal gardening. They are grown mostly for their juicy, tart (sometimes lightly sweet) fruit that can be used for making alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, baking cakes and pastries, making candies, concocting vinaigrettes, making marinades, and even cleaning the house. With the many… Read more »
Citrus fruits are a good-tasting nutritious food that we should have at home especially now that a cold virus is infecting many people all over the world. Citrus fruits contain vitamins and minerals with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune system boosting properties that can help our body fight off diseases. Lemon and Lime When we hear… Read more »
The origin of most citrus trees grown in the United States is the temperate or tropical parts of the globe like Asia. The same is true for the dwarf Meyer Lemon tree. It is indigenous to China and was first introduced to the United States in 1908. It is a cross between an orange and… Read more »
Most people who eat a lot of organic food swear that organic food, especially product like citrus fruit and dairy products, taste much better than other food. Here’s why…
The Citrus Tangerina, or Tangerine, is a slightly smaller, sweeter, and easier to peal relative of the orange. Tangerines gets their name from Tangiers, Morocco from where they were first shipped. They are a hybrid of Citrus Reticulada and the Mandarin Orange. Tangerine trees are more cold resistant than their other citrus relatives, however, they… Read more »
Lemons are typically thick-skinned, tart, acidic and small, but not the lemons from the Improved Meyer lemon tree. Meyer lemon trees produce thin, deep-yellow to orange skinned fruits that are somewhat sweet with a moderately acidic taste minus the tang of regular lemons and with a discernable orange flavor. Origin Meyer lemon trees are originally… Read more »
