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A potted lemon tree can thrive for many years when it is watered well, left to drain completely and placed in sunshine during the day. Keep a lemon tree indoors or in a green house for the winter...

The Post oak tree thrives in a dry, sandy habitat and is differentiated from other oaks because of the under surface of its leaves. Discover the post oak tree with tips from an ecologist in this...

Tree species in the Lost Pines Forest include the Eastern juniper, the Loblolly pine, the Post oak, the Bluejack and the Yaupon tree. Identify the tree species in the Lost Pines Forest with tips...

The Yaupon tree is a part of the evergreen holly family, and its berries are inedible by humans but are enjoyed by birds. Discover the Yaupon tree with tips from an ecologist in this free video on...

The Bluejack oak tree thrives in a dry habitat, and it is part of the red oak group that exhibits hard bark and pointed tips on the leaves. Discover the Bluejack oak tree with tips from an...

The Eastern juniper tree is commonly mistaken for a cedar tree, but it belongs to the evergreen family and produces small cones. Learn about the Eastern juniper tree with tips from an ecologist in...

The Loblolly pine tree is identified by its needles and pine cones, and it contributes greatly to the Texas economy. Find out about the Loblolly pine tree with tips from an ecologist in this free...

Transplant a tree or large shrub by first digging up all the roots and moving the tree to a spot where the soil is rich and water is plenty. Give a tree a second chance by moving it to a new spot...

Get grass to grow under a tree by putting 2 or 3 inches of compost and a lot of grass seeds in the area, and watering it frequently. Plant grass under a tree at the edge of where the roots end...

To grow grass near a eucalyptus tree, allow 5 feet to 10 feet of space around the tree, use plenty of compost or potting soil and put down grass seed every spring and fall. Eucalyptus oil is...

Dead wood needs to be pruned from a citrus tree so that the growth goes upwards and toward the sun. Find out how a citrus tree can be pruned 12 months out of the year with help from the owner of a...

Orange tree pruning is necessary for getting out dead wood and shaping the tree so that the limbs grow towards the sun. Use a fine saw blade when pruning larger limbs on an orange tree with help...

The first thing to do when growing lemon trees from seeds is cutting a lemon open and finding the seeds. Grow a lemon tree with well-drained soil that is kept moist with help from the owner of a...

Meyer lemon trees are grown indoors by using a rooted cutting, rather than grafting the tree. Make sure to provide light when growing a Meyer lemon tree indoors with help from the owner of a plant...

The history of the apple tree dates back thousands of years, beginning in the Nile river valley and throughout Europe and the Middle East. Find out how apples made it to America with information...

To stop a tree from growing, try pruning it back one third every fall, but understand that there is little that can be done without killing the tree. Avoid planting very large trees near a house...

Grow a pear tree by planting a root stem in winter or late fall, providing full, hot sun and an area with good drainage. Wait three to five years after planting a pear tree for fruit to develop in...

To grow a palm tree, plant the tree in a warm area with wet winters, lots of sun and adequate drainage; avoid letting palm trees sit in water. Care for a palm tree by watching for frost burn or...

The serviceberry tree is a plant that likes full, hot sun, good drainage and organic soil. Find out why serviceberry trees should be trimmed up one-third every year with help from a sustainable...

To grow an avocado tree from a seed, gently insert toothpicks on three sides of the avocado pit, place it in a cup of water so that the bottom of the pit is sitting in water, and wait for roots to...

Growing a braided money tree requires keeping the plant warm, providing partial sunlight, keeping the soil wet, but not sitting in water, and trimming dead leaves occasionally. Give a braided...

Prune a pear tree when it is young to give it a good shape. As the tree gets older, prune away dead branches that block sunlight and attract bugs. Learn how to protect large pruned branches from...

Grow a peach tree by finding a type of tree that requires the right amount of chill hours for the climate, barely covering the top root with soil and avoiding over-watering. Get rid of any growths...

Pruning a semi-dwarf apple tree is similar to pruning a full-sized apple tree, where the top is pruned in a bowl shape to allow sunshine into the interior branches. Trim back a semi-dwarf apple...

By pruning an overgrown apple tree into a vase cut, the top branches are thinned out to make room for more fruit production. Trim out the lighter-colored branches to properly maintain an apple...

Pruning an ornamental plum tree while it is dormant in the winter will encourage more fruit production for the spring and summer. Thin out the top of a plum tree to expose more sunlight to the...

Pruning a lilac tree is similar to pruning any other fruit tree, which requires thinning out the highest branches to encourage more sunlight to reach the inner branches. Trim back a lilac tree...

Pruning crepe myrtles prevents the tree from growing very lanky, so trimming back one-third of the branches will encourage new lush growth. Prune a tree in the shape of a bowl to expose the inner...

To prune a nanking cherry tree, cut out random branches towards the top of the tree, and thin the tree out one-third the size every year. Trim nanking cherry tree branches at an angle with help...

Prune a lemon tree by cutting back random branches one-third each year after the tree is done producing fruit in the fall. Trim lemon tree branches at a angle with tips from a sustainable gardener...

To harvest walnuts, wait for the nuts to fall from the tree, or tap the walnut tree with a stick to get the nuts to falls. Store harvested walnuts in paper or plastic bags, either in the shells or...

Bonsai tree species are either formal uprights, such as junipers and pines, or informal uprights, such as Japanese maple, trident maple and beach conifers. Choose the best species of bonsai tree,...

The Chinese elm bonsai tree is the best species for beginner pruners, as it does not require a dormant period, it is easy to grow, and it is very forgiving. Care for an indoor Chinese elm bonsai...

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