Citrus Leafminer
Pests & diseases

Cure for curly citrus

Wondering why your citrus leaves look so unhealthy? Discover what happens when citrus leafminer attacks your plants and natural solutions to protect your fruit trees.

With selective pruning, you can keep any lemon tree compact and productive.
Fruit & nuts

How to keep your lemon tree in shape

You don’t have to prune a lemon tree, but a little trimming every year will help manage its size and shape, writes horticultural editor, Phil Dudman.

Orange tree in a garden.
Fruit & nuts

Soil secrets for citrus success

There's many aspects of citrus growing that ensure success (climate, tree choice and where you plant it, for example) but it all starts with the soil, writes Helen McKerral.

'Eureka' has a very long harvest period.
Fruit & nuts

Fantastic citrus to try

It's time to plant your citrus and Helen McKerral suggests different options you may want to grow in your backyard.

Preserving Lemons
Your garden harvest

Preserving lemons

When there's a glut of lemons in your garden, you can share them with friends and, with this recipe you can preserve them for later use! Nothing wasted!

Potted heritage lemons
Growing in pots

Potting lemons and limes

Annette McFarlane reveals the secrets to potting success for heritage lemons and limes.

Bronze orange bug nymphs and wilted citrus
Pests & diseases

How to prevent and treat bugs and citrus gall wasp

Denis Crawford suggests organic remedies for the major pests afflicting citrus. 

Making the cut
Pruning

Making the cut

In the coming months it will be time to start thinking about pruning. Phil Dudman takes you through the process for citrus trees.

September preserve: preserved lemons
Preserving & fermented

September preserve: preserved lemons

Bottle lemons for a tangy addition to tagines and roast meat.

Pruning citrus
Pruning

Pruning citrus

August is an important time for pruning citrus. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips on how to go about it.