Pruning citrus August issue Gardening Australia magazine
Pruning

What’s the best way to prune citrus?

In Australia, the best time to prune citrus trees is late winter to spring. Here’s a tried-and-trusted method for cutting them back.

Citrus with a twist
Fruit

Citrus with a twist

Discover quirky and unusual citrus varieties that are great for home gardeners. By planting citrus trees on the cusp of spring, they’ll get off to a great start before summer arrives.

Compost citrus
Edible gardening

Can citrus be added to compost?

It’s a common belief that you can’t put citrus or onions in your compost bin because they are too acidic. Running grasses are also thought to be problematic. But is this true?

Citrus summer care
Fruit

Summer citrus care essentials

Give your citrus trees the right care in summer for a juicy and plentiful harvest from autumn to spring.

Prune citrus
Citrus

Tips for pruning citrus

The way to manage the shape and size of an established citrus tree is to prune annually. Here are some tips and tricks...

Cumquats
Potted produce

How to care for a potted cumquat

These highly ornamental fruit trees produce bright orange fruit in winter, and scented white flowers in spring. Here are some tips for keeping your cumquat thriving and producing.

Citrus Solutions
Citrus

Citrus problems

Aussies love growing citrus, and questions about lemons, limes and other juicy delights dominate the airwaves on gardening talkback. Here are some common citrus problems and how you can solve them.

Citrus
Citrus

Planting under citrus

Horticulturist Phil Dudman has the answer to a common citrus question.

Citrus tips
Citrus

Top tips for sensational citrus

Here's some top tips for growing sensational citrus!