Lime trees are a type of citrus related to lemons and oranges. They grow on ornamental evergreen trees usually spanning between 1.5 metres and 1.8m once fully established. Lime trees are not particularly resistant to the cold weather of Britain so they work best when grown in pots and containers so that you can put them outside at the end of spring and summer and then bring them inside your home or heated a greenhouse…
Kumquats are some of the most straightforward citrus trees you can grow indoors. The trees themselves are beautiful, and they boast dark green leaves with bright orange fruit. They are considered citrus fruit, and when they are ripe, you can eat the entire fruit, including the sweet, edible skin. Most people find that the skin is significantly sweeter than the sour fruit inside, which is why Kumquats are so popular when made into marmalades. When…
Citrus trees make bright, delightful additions to any indoor or outdoor space. They also give you a steady supply of citrus fruits for whatever desserts you want to make. Growing citrus trees in pots are one of the most successful ways to enjoy these warm-weather loving trees in a cold-weather environment. However, if you have worked hard to plant and maintain your citrus trees and now you notice the leaves are starting to curl, it’s…
Citrus trees are not native to Britain, but you can grow them successfully in containers. You can leave them outside in the summer and bring them inside for the winter. Most gardeners love growing lemons, calamondins and kumquats are also tolerant of cold weather. Those in slightly warmer regions can cultivate limes or grapefruits, even oranges. No matter what type of citrus tree you grow, it’s essential that you know how to feed and water…
If you are growing a citrus tree, the best way to keep it healthy and happy in a slightly colder environment is to grow them in a container. If you are growing a citrus tree in a pot, it also makes it easier for you to provide the right protection when winter comes because they can easily be moved indoors or into a greenhouse over winter. You can check out some of the best citrus…
Tayberries are a crossbreed of berries. They are a mix between blackberries and red raspberries, and they are named for the river in Scotland called Tay. These berries were patented in 1979, and if you only have space for one berry in your garden, this should be it. These grow prolifically, and within two years of cultivation, you will have a large array of sweet fruits usually from July and well into August. Recommended Tayberry…
Making sure you have a healthy citrus tree will go a long way toward preventing any baby lemons from falling off prematurely. If you are seeing baby lemons fall off your tree, there are a handful of reasons behind it, some of which you can control, others you can’t. It is essential to determine the cause, where possible, to prevent a loss of your entire harvest. Cause 1: Summer Drop At the end of spring…
If you are growing a Meyer lemon tree and aren’t sure why it isn’t performing well, you are not alone. Many people work hard on compost composition, plant location, and pot decisions when growing citrus lemon trees. Then all that effort seems to be taken away when the tree starts to show signs of sickness, but more commonly dropping all its leaves, leaving nothing but bare stems. Whether you are a first-time grower or have…
Women like to look our best at all times, including when taking a hike or just running errands. Finding a waterproof jacket is not that hard but the variety available is huge and there’s a lot of cheap sub-standard products around. The task comes when you are trying to get a waterproof jacket that matches your personality and style. The good news is that finding the right waterproof jacket is possible if you know what…
Umbrellas are nifty little things but carrying them around can be tasking. That is why sometimes we end up forgetting the umbrellas on places like buses and trains when it stops raining. To ease the hassle of carrying umbrellas everywhere, waterproof garments have been introduced to the market. These waterproof garments keep the water out leaving you to enjoy the comfort of being dry. You can go hiking, walking or even travelling around in these…
