Grow a grapefruit tree in a fertile and well-draining soil type. Trees will struggle in heavy soils, and Bethany Lakatos, plant expert at Fast Growing Trees, says: ‘Because they are sensitive to root ...

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

Growing citrus trees in pots is an easy way to start a homegrown orchard, whether you're renting or looking to add some ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It was almost a year ago that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal ...

A version of this story appears in the February 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. Citrus, in many ways, stands alone. So many cultivated species have come from so few primary ancestors.

Citrus trees should be planted at least 15 feet from ... Parasitic wasps, ladybeetle and lacewing larvae, and adult ladybeetle are some of the more common beneficial insects to watch for.