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 ...

Citrus is the most popular kind of fruit grown in Louisiana. This time of year, satsumas and other types of citrus are abundant — and delicious. Several biotic and abiotic stresses affect citrus ...

1. David Herrig sends the following prescription for successful growth of a dwarf Satsuma mandarin tree: “We purchased ours from Home Depot back in 2002 when we lived in West Covina. It lived in a pot ...

Overwinter your potted citrus tree indoors successfully with these essential care tips. It’s easy to grow potted citrus trees on your patio when the weather is warm and sunny. However, you'll need to ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Alvin Sun is Brazoria County’s first and oldest newspaper and was established on August 8, 1890 as the Alvin News. In ...