Find out how to prune a lemon tree properly to get the best out of yours. Pruning promotes growth and results in a healthier tree, as well as giving you more fruit. Plus of course your tree will ...

Manny Barra, master gardener When to Prune The best time to prune a lemon tree is right after all the fruit has been harvested, which can vary depending on your USDA zone.

When considering how to prune a lemon tree, keep in mind that: “Pruning is generally not required to keep citrus productive or attractive,” according to UC Davis. “However, you should remove ...

A citrus tree expert reveals how to grow a lemon tree in a pot, including getting the plant to produce fruit.

How to choose the right planter pot for your lemon tree The right planter pot is essential for the healthy growth of your lemon tree—and the most important element is its drainage holes.

Beyond that, how you prune your lemon trees depends more on how you want them to look than a specific recommendation. The time to prune your tree is in early spring right after they finish blooming.

This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about pruning an indoor lemon tree, preventing squirrel damage, and growing potatoes in a tire tower.