Citrus Trees
Citrus tree growing can be a great way to enjoy some of your favorite citrus treats. But what happens when problems arise while caring for citrus plants? Let us put these worries to bed by providing citrus tree information that can help identify and treat common citrus problems like pests and disease. Learning how to properly care for your citrus helps alleviate most issues.
Citrus Trees
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What Is Citrus Canker – How To Treat Citrus Canker Symptoms
Due to issues with citrus canker, there is still a quarantine regarding shipping or taking citrus across state lines. What exactly is citrus canker? Click here to learn about citrus canker symptoms and how to treat the disease should it appear in the home garden.
By Amy Grant
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Plants For French Cuisine – Growing French Vegetables In Your Garden
A French potager is just a fancy way of saying kitchen garden. Try planting French herbs and vegetables, and in no time you'll be saying bon appétit as you serve your family.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Citrus Scab Control: Tips On Treating Citrus Scab Disease
If you grow citrus fruits in the home landscape, you may be familiar with citrus scab symptoms. If not, you may ask, what is citrus scab? This fungal disease results in warty scabs on the rind and, while still edible, it does reduce marketability. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Diseases In Orange Trees: How To Treat A Diseased Orange Tree
Growing oranges and other citrus can be a fun hobby for the home gardener, but it can also become derailed by disease. Know some of the main orange disease symptoms so you can catch and manage problems early and still get a great harvest of fruit. This article will help.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Bergamot Orange Growing Tips – Caring For A Bergamot Orange
If you have ever enjoyed a cup of Earl Grey tea, you know the aroma and flavor of the bergamot orange fruit. Read on for more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Trovita Dwarf Orange – How To Grow Trovita Orange Trees
Trovita dwarf orange is an orange tree that can be grown across a wide range of conditions, including indoors. Read on for more.
By Tonya Barnett
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Growing Navel Oranges – Learn About Navel Orange Care
Sweet, delicious, and easy to peel, navel orange is easy to spot because of the partially formed, belly-button-shaped orange that grows at the bottom end of the fruit.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Citrus Tree Pruning Guide: When To Prune Citrus Trees
Gardeners often assume that pruning citrus trees is much the same as pruning regular fruit trees, but it’s actually very different for a variety of reasons. Let’s explore the basics of citrus tree pruning in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Treat Citrus Exocortis – Managing Citrus Exocortis Symptoms
Citrus exocortis is a disease that impacts some citrus trees, particularly those of a specific rootstock known as trifoliate. If you don?t have that rootstock, your trees are most likely safe but there is still a possibility they can be infected. This article has more information.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Causes Citrus Slow Decline – How To Treat Citrus Slow Decline
Citrus slow decline is both the name and description of a citrus tree problem. Pests called citrus nematodes infest the tree roots. If you grow citrus trees in your home orchard, you may need more information about the slow decline of citrus. This article will help with that.
By Teo Spengler
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Citrus Xyloporosis Treatment: Managing Symptoms Of Cachexia Xyloporosis Virus
One disease to look out for in a home orchard is citrus xyloporosis, caused by the Cachexia xyloporosis virus. What is cachexia xyloporosis? Click on the following article for information on xyloporosis of citrus trees.
By Teo Spengler
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Citrus Rust Mite Control: Learn How To Kill Citrus Rust Mites
Citrus rust mites are pests that affect a variety of citrus trees. While they do not do any permanent or serious damage to the tree, they do make the fruit unsightly and virtually impossible to sell commercially. Learn more about managing them in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Sunscald On Citrus Trees: How To Deal With Sunburnt Citrus Plants
Just like humans, trees can get sunburnt. But unlike humans, trees can take a very long time to recover. Sometimes they never completely do. Citrus trees can be very vulnerable to sunscald and sunburn. Learn how to prevent sunscald on citrus trees here.
By Liz Baessler
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Citrus Alternaria Rot Info: Treating A Citrus Tree With Alternaria Rot
Without proper maintenance, trees may become stressed, making them more susceptible to various citrus diseases. Alternaria rot is one such issue which many citrus growers encounter. Find additional information for alternaria on citrus trees in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Causes Citrus Foot Rot: Controlling Citrus Gummosis In Gardens
Citrus foot rot isn’t curable but you may be able to prevent it from taking over your citrus orchards. Learn more about citrus gummosis problems and what you can do to prevent the disease from spreading in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Care Of Your Kaffir Lime Tree
The Kaffir lime tree is commonly grown for use in Asian cuisine. While this dwarf citrus tree can be grown outdoors, it is best suited for indoor culture. Learn how to care for a Kaffir lime tree in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Damage: Tips On Treatment For Asian Citrus Psyllids
If you're noticing problems with your citrus trees, it could be pests - more specifically, Asian citrus psyllid damage. Learn more about the Asian citrus psyllid life cycle and the damage these pests cause, including treatment, in this article.
By Darcy Larum