Pruning a Meyer lemon, in my opinion, is more art than science. What’s right for one gardener may be wrong for another. You have to decide what you want from your tree and proceed accordingly.

Q: I have a 3-year-old Meyer lemon tree in my backyard. It has seven or eight lemons on it now, but they are huge and green. When I cut one open, the rind is about an inch thick, with just a tiny ...

A question for Dan Gill: I just planted a 3-foot Meyer lemon tree. How do I keep it from growing thorns? Any other tips would be appreciated. -- Pam Barron. Answer: All of the citrus trees we grow ...

Q: I would like to plant a flowering fruit tree on a hillside in Mill Valley. The hill is home to hungry deer. Would a young Meyer lemon or cherry tree last around them? The last time I attempted ...

Q: I know you’re against topping trees, but my Meyer lemon tree has a lot of shoots at its top and it’s getting larger than I want. Can I cut off the top shoots without damaging the tree? It ...