Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 ...

Pruning helps keep your lemon tree disease free.

Growing a citrus tree indoors can be a rewarding experience. It brings a touch of the tropics into your home, while also providing delicious, fresh fruits. Adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, and ...

Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Up close on lemons growing on a lemon tree Knowing when to prune a lemon tree is important as getting the timing right will boost ...

Q: I am having a very difficult time finding someone to prune my fruit trees the way you recommend. I am older and no longer able to direct a novice (which has failed), much less do it myself. The ...

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to ...

Winter is the optimal time to prune most deciduous fruit trees (except apricot and cherry). Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County ...

If you haven’t pruned your fruit trees yet, it’s not too late. Prune grapes as late as possible — toward the end of February or the first week of March in the Las Vegas Valley. More will be coming on ...