Question from Jon: I have something here that I need some advice on. I have attached 3 photos of a branch on my Meyer Lemon tree. I have a steady stream of ants crawling on just 1 branch. When I inspected it much more closely, I could see something of a small yellow oval shape. […]
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Citrus & Fruit Trees – Page 4
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Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees, Pests
How to Make a Pomegranate Tree Bear Fruit
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Tuesday,
August
26th,
2014
at 03:50 AM
Question from Karen: I live in a coastal town in California. My house is about five blocks from the ocean in a canyon that runs east west. Two years ago my then twelve-year-old daughter asked for a pomegranate tree for Christmas. That is all she wanted. We got one and planted it in our back […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees, Trees
Lime, Peach, Nectarine, and Apricot Trees for Mild Climates
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Friday,
August
22nd,
2014
at 03:49 AM
Question from Rachel: Pat, your book has been a lifesaver! But I have a specific question to ask, and I can’t find an answer anywhere. I live in zone 10, Long Beach, CA. I have a sunny backyard that has 2 citrus trees: a lemon tree that became wonderfully productive once I did a major […]
Question from Chuck: I made the mistake of pruning my dwarf grapefruit tree 3 years ago. I haven’t had a grapefruit since. What can I do? The tree is beautiful and healthy looking, but no fruit. Answer from Pat: If you cut your grapefruit tree back very hard, it might take several years for the […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees, Pruning
Question from Tim: Dear Pat, I live in central California, San Luis Obispo county. I have 4 trees about 20years old that dropped all their blossoms and developed sap all along the branches and of course no fruit at all? Did I prune wrong the year before? Grateful for any help. They were my father […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees, Trees
Heavy pruning of olive trees while fruiting
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Sunday,
July
27th,
2014
at 03:49 AM
Question from Kathleen: The condo complex I stay in started heavy pruning of all the fruiting olive tree today, 9-1-10. Is it healthy for the tree to be lose 80% of its leaves while developing its fruit? I do energy analysis and I thik the poor trees are in shock. Upcoming will be some heat […]
Question from Robin: My espalier apple trees are just starting to drop a few brown leaves but are generally filled with green leaves, new flowers and some small apples. I believe I should still go ahead and winter spray them to force leaf drop and the necessary dormancy. Is this correct? Much appreciated, Answer from […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees, Trees
Peach Tree Problems and Solutions: Pruning, Fertilizer, and Dormant Spray
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Wednesday,
June
25th,
2014
at 03:49 AM
Question from Michael: My peach trees are about 7 yrs old and I have never trimmed them because I do not know how. I live in Illinois . About 4 yrs ago I had a good yeild of peaches and i canned them. Every year after when I get peaches, they seem to be drying […]
Question from Brenda: I have a potted key lime tree, new, and all of sudden tiny black yard ants have made a home in the pot, and are crawling into the blooms. How can I get rid of them without hurting the tree? Answer from Pat: Purchase a bag of dry earthworm castings and put […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees, Pests
Gardening Question from Michelle: I have a garden that was planted around February which includes dwarf lime, lemon and mandarine. The irrigation is all drip and our watering schedule is for 8 minutes twice a week. I think I’m overwatering the citrus as the leaves on the lemon and lime tree are starting to turn […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees, Irrigation
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