Citrus trees grow in USDA zones 8 and above and cannot withstand freezing temperatures. Northern gardeners successfully grow citrus trees inside as decorative plants but seldom produce abundant fruit. Check this Quick Guide for citrus tree care.
Orchids have a strong and enthusiastic fan base among gardeners. If you've never grown orchids, you are in for a treat. They will pay you back hundredfold for all your hard work. Let the eHow experts tell you how.
You don't have the greenest thumb, but you would love to grow a ficus tree inside your home. Don’t worry, the eHow gardeners will guide you in growing—and keeping alive—the perfect ficus plant for your home or office.