The fragrant fruit and flowers are what make lime trees so popular. With fruits perfect for juicing, adding to drinks, or using in desserts, they make fantastic fruit trees for warmer climates.

Back in the pre-COVID days we would make an annual trek to Pensacola, Fla., to visit our son and his wife. One of the things that became somewhat of a tradition during those visits was being treated ...

We recently moved into a home with citrus and fruit trees and we would like to plant a lime tree. What time of year is it best to do that? I read that at least half of the homes in the Valley have ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

Even though it’s easier than ever to buy plants online, keeping them alive is still a challenge. So we’re digging up everything you need to care for every type of houseplant. Welcome to Plant Week. If ...

Q: Could you please recommend a hardy, tasty lime tree for Houston? I would use it for baking and for drinks. I’ve had very good luck growing a ‘Meyer’ lemon on my upper deck, and that’s where I would ...

I have mentioned many times over the years that I believe that we live in a horticultural paradise. There is very little we can’t grow successfully in our Pacific Northwest climate, and Lord knows I ...

There are limes that should be green when you pick them and limes that should have a yellowish hue when harvested and juicy. When limes are harvested too late, they are yellowish, pithy and no longer ...

Q. We planted a lime tree a few years ago. The fruits it makes turn yellow like a lemon and then fall off the tree. Did we get a bad tree? A. I get this question quite often and, most likely, the tree ...