Citrus trees are a popular choice for home fruit production in southeast Louisiana. Although relatively carefree as backyard fruit trees go, various problems do occur. I thought it would be helpful to ...

Citrus tree problems can be easy to resolve. Aside from their susceptibility to cold, citrus trees are among the most carefree and reliable of home fruit trees. A few common problems do show up on ...

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward off insects ...

If your citrus tree looks like it's struggling, you might feel like years of tree care are about to be lost. But diagnosing and fixing the problem can help you nurse your tree back to health. Many of ...

Follow these tips for pruning citrus trees to encourage strong branches and improve fruit production. Pruning citrus trees, such as lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, and Meyer lemons, ...

Citrus is the most popular kind of fruit grown in Louisiana. This time of year, satsumas and other types of citrus are abundant — and delicious. Several biotic and abiotic stresses affect citrus ...

While California's citrus industry is suffering from a devastating crop freeze, Cape Girardeau resident Ken Enke had no problem producing grapefruit from his tree. Enke's grapefruit tree stands about ...

Fire blight, the disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, can spread quickly from tree to tree. Once an outbreak ...

Fruit trees are dormant. So are all the diseases and insects that prey on the fruit trees. The trees and insects will come to ...

It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the time to buy, ...