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 ...

Learn the best techniques for trimming branches so your lemon tree thrives. Knowing when and how to prune a lemon tree correctly will help you get the most out of your plant. Though most citrus trees ...

Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 percent of the tree to prevent it from going into shock. Use clean, sharp ...

Knowing when to prune a lemon tree is important as getting the timing right will boost its health and give you more delicious fruit to enjoy. The popular citrus trees are commonly pruned from late ...

A bit of maintenance will lead to beautiful plants and a bountiful harvest. Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been ...

Person using long-handled yellow pruners on tree without leaves. - adriaticfoto/Shutterstock Meyer lemons (Citrus x limon 'Meyer') are natives to China that were ...

My three lemon trees have borne a ton of fruit but really look raggedy. They are in desperate need of pruning, but I don’t know how. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated. — Terry ...

Whether you want to prune lemon trees in summer or start pruning a lemon tree indoors, you can learn pretty quickly and improve your yield and the health of your tree. Many properties across the Bay ...

It’s that time of year again. Scented citrus blossoms fill the air with intoxicating aromas, and your neighbors’ trees are bursting with lemons and grapefruit. Want to get in on the action but don’t ...

Pruning can help keep your shrubs and trees looking good and increase the production of flowers and fruit if done properly. However, poor pruning techniques can irreversibly damage your plants. Here ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I have a Louisiana sweet orange tree that is about 12 years old and ...