Fruit trees typically need a lot of sunlight to thrive indoors, around six to eight hours each day. Placing them in a south- ...

What is a Meyer lemon tree? The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less susceptible to viruses) came from the University ...

Even in the coldest months, some fruit trees can thrive year-round in a glass enclosure. Controlled environments like ...

Winter still has its grip on us but it's always summer inside when you grow citrus trees. Dwarf citrus trees take up little space but they produce full-size fruit. My dwarf Meyer lemon and dwarf ...

The Meyer lemon, by the way, is a good choice for citrus-growing neophytes. “It takes more abuse and tolerates neglect,” Holland says. “It’s an ever-bearing tree, and it has more aesthetic value. The ...

Even though it’s easier than ever to buy plants online, keeping them alive is still a challenge. So we’re digging up everything you need to care for every type of houseplant. Welcome to Plant Week. If ...

Meyer lemons are prized in the kitchen for their perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, and even better, the indoor fruit trees that produce them are easy to grow. “Dwarf Meyer lemon trees are ...

Growing up, I never knew the difference between a sweet Meyer lemon and an acidic Lisbon. Or a Eureka lemon. All I knew was that on weekends, I was out of bed by 7 a.m. because there were fruit trees ...

A great way to enjoy eating delicious plants while not having to be outdoors is to grow fruit trees inside your house. However, not all fruit-bearing plants will work in your home, especially large ...

This article was originally published on Good Housekeeping US. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade — but what about when life does not give you lemons? Well, you make the lemons yourself (with a ...

Clifton Smith's orange, lemon and lime trees — almost 30 of them — have thrived in Lexington for 27 years. In summer, their containers line the walls of an inner courtyard patio at his home, and in ...