I've watched at least 100 videos trying to figure out minor issues. Came upon yours and learned more in 20 minutes than the hours I put into watching others. I'm finding that other gardeners and professionals are trying to make it seem a bit more difficult than it has to be and you pretty much let everyone know it's not that hard. Observation and persistence is key to growing stuff. Thanks for your knowledge!
@marksgardenlife5971
2 жыл бұрын
Hey John! I'm glad I was of some help. I try and keep things as simple as I can. Thanks for watching and I really do appreciate the kind words, comments! All my very best, -Mark
@johncase2974
3 жыл бұрын
When our citrus is close to “expiring”, we juice what is left, freeze in ice cube trays, then fill freezer zip bags. Then, during the winter months, anytime we need fresh lemon juice, we take out the number of cubes needed, thaw them and wallah ! Fresh juice for lemonade, vegetables or whatever you need it for. Best of all, no waste.
@dorcascristy601
3 жыл бұрын
Wallah is the most interesting interpretation of Voila that I think I’ve ever seen
@missladylexx
3 жыл бұрын
Same!!! :)
@hunted3355
3 жыл бұрын
The scent of citrus flower is amazing. Great video, really enjoyable to watch.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! It really is, isn't it! When they are in bloom in the greenhouses in the winter, the sweet scent fills the entire greenhouses and is just so nice to have on a cold winter day! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching/commenting! You have a great weekend! Best, -Mark
@sixpackyoung9698
3 жыл бұрын
For exceptional growing results, you need to wear flip flops when potting them.
@Naomisuchit
3 жыл бұрын
And dungarees
@brianhanrahan7561
3 жыл бұрын
I kick ass in flip flops
@esthermaggard8682
3 жыл бұрын
@@brianhanrahan7561 I think could hurt your toes jk
@TheDeco6
3 жыл бұрын
Mark, what can I say, you rock!
@stepps511
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Mark! Thanks for this one. I am in awe of your ability to keep talking without a pause. Very cool!
@neilschipper3741
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Mark!... when I move to Florida years ago there were orange groves everywhere now the Orange Groves are housing developments. You could go out in December, January, February and smell the orange blossoms and Jasmine's it was absolutely wonderful. I bought my citrus trees from a nursery here and they told me not to eat the first Year's growth. Also I also use plastic pots because they dry out quicker. The nursery also told me to keep the plants cool, not freezing December, January and February that would make the fruit sweeter. Thanks again so much for taking time out I'm sharing your knowledge with us your viewers. Thanks...
@sewinglarry
3 жыл бұрын
He so handsome !!..thank you for so much citrus info …
@hollish196
3 жыл бұрын
This was a wonderful post. Not just for citus plants, but for all kinds of perennials. Incredibly useful for any gardener who lives north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hollis! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and commenting as well. Have a great upcoming week! All my very best, -Mark
@leftyla
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! This is what I've been waiting for. I've always wanted to grow lemons in a container!!
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like I was timely in making the video! Thank you so much for watching/commenting! You have a great weekend! Best, -Mark
@SuperManning11
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, as always. I live in Palm Springs and when I moved here 20 years ago I was very surprised to see that citrus trees can take really hot weather (summer temps often top 120ºF) and direct sunlight with virtually no problems at all. In fact, the trees that I have in partial sun often don’t fruit until they are moved to full sun. I do have a few in pots that I have to be a little more careful with because if the pot heats up too much it can put a hurtin’ on the trees. The other big problem we have here is wind. My trees bloom in the spring which is also when the wind storms come through and sometimes take a lot of blossoms. Blood orange is my favorite citrus tree-amazing!
@michaelmccarthy4077
3 жыл бұрын
Orange flowering season is amazing in Florida. For a couple of weeks (usually in early March), the evening air is just heady with the sweet scent.
@arelettebreaux938
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Mark!
@ddee1263
3 жыл бұрын
I have a few ponderosa lemon. One was from a cutting the others are from seed. I absolutely love them. Thanks for the tips.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome! Thanks for watching! Best, -Mark
@saltlifess6226
3 жыл бұрын
Marks right, the blossoms smell wonderful!
@Shade11906
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, this video is so helpful! I got a Meyer lemon and navel orange trees this season when they went on sale and everyone was telling me I was going to kill them when I brought them inside for the winter. Your video was right on time, I was about to give them away! Thanks so much for sharing.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! That's great to hear the video was of some help! Sharing...It really is all my pleasure. I appreciate you watching and of course, thank you for your comments as well. You have a wonderful weekend! Best, -Mark
@2ontheroad78
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, Mark. If you are taking requests, I'd love to see a detailed video of caring for roots of mature (getting along in years) container citrus. Specifically, a video of you removing a plant, trimming the roots, and repotting would be fantastic.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! You're very welcome! To be honest, our pots are between 25 and 30 years old and we've never done that at all. We would actually never be able to remove them from the pots with out breaking the pots to do so. I know it's a good idea to change the pots every 4 years or so, but they are so old and have never shown any issues, so at this point, I think it's not worth the risk. I do have one Meyer Lemon that I am going to plant in a larger pot, but that will be this winter when the tree is not in active growth and I'll make a video showing transplanting that. Sometime in Jan. Thanks for watching and of course, I appreciate your comments too! Have a great week! Best, -Mark
@2ontheroad78
3 жыл бұрын
@@marksgardenlife5971 Thanks for the reply, Mark. I really appreciate you responding! That is great news to know; I think I was operating under wrong information. My 15 year old key lime was nothing but roots and based on my limited knowledge I thought I had to trim down the root ball. I did so last year, but I have no idea if I did it correctly (that assumed I had to do it at all). This year's lime harvest is just ripening and the plant seems healthy and happy, but that key lime has always been very forgiving to me. Sorry for the root hair cut, little guy! I love my container citrus; they are my pets.
@stephenknob7540
3 жыл бұрын
It was so nice getting to the nursery today. The mums and asters we bought look great! Hope we didn't bother you saying hello. It was great meeting your friend John. Learned a lot from him in a short time! Have a great Fall season. Stephen
@latriciacagle4873
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Arizona and all my citrus stay outside year round. I keep my trees small and I plant in grow bags instead of other types of containers for healthier root development. Using the grow bags does require more frequent watering and fertilizer. During the hottest time of the year I use shade cloth to protect against sunburn. I have kept citrus inside my house year round with grow lights. The fragrance is wonderful but it does require manual pollination if you want the blossoms to set fruit.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Latricia! I wish I could leave my citrus out year around! That's very interesting how you keep them in the grow bags. Thanks for watching and of course, commenting as well! Latricia, you have a wonderful weekend! Best, -Mark
@mharrisona5526
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing. Was just gifted a lemon tree and needed this information! Grazie mille. 💫
@roydampeer441
3 жыл бұрын
Thank Mark. I’m growing my first fruit trees in containers. Growing Meyer Lemon, Variegated Lemon and Kumquat. I have about 6 Meyer Lemons on the tree and several Kumquats on the tree.
@timjohnson3913
3 жыл бұрын
I’d like to start growing citrus trees. Any recommendations on where to buy them?
@ernestwilbur188
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting I always put plants outside on the deck in the summer and bring them in for fall and winter and the watering portion was great news. I'll have to change my method Thanks
@jack6964
3 жыл бұрын
Such an awesome video!! Thanks for sharing!!
@rudyibarra2512
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet!!! Love all citrus fruit .... grow well down here in south TX 😎
@drmasroberts
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know before growing Washington navel oranges in So. Cal. that the ripe oranges themselves have a delicious floral fragrance on the skin that disappears shortly after picking. It enhances the enjoyment of eating the fruit fresh off the tree.
@willyummiest
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice! Thanks.
@michaelfalso3380
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I have ALWAYS wanted to have dwarf citrus trees to keep indoors for decoration, I never thought about moving them outdoors :) You've inspired me to get some citrus trees for the upcoming year for SURE!
@stellamaggard3669
3 жыл бұрын
You're so interesting. I'm sure your page will keep growing. 🍋🍈🍏🍐
@ssarcione
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Mark! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us. You’ve given me some great tips for caring for our potted lemon tree. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Cape Cod!
@duggio666
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video, and lots of very helpful information (especially about bringing plants indoors during the winter). I never considered citrus indoors, but now you've got me thinking I might. Thank you!
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! I hope you do give them a try. They are really very easy. If you like lemons, try a Meyer Lemon. They are more compact and produce a lot of lemons on a small tree and a very flavorable lemon at that. I appreciate you watching and of course, thank you for your comments as well. Doug, you have a great week! Best, -Mark
@Gracenglory5
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got this planned when my greenhouse is built! Can’t wait for the Meyer Lemon! Didn’t you say your mom has an amazing lemon recipe? Do share 😉 Brilliant video, Mark. Such awesome info! It’s a definite save for later. I love watching the whole process. Thanks!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻💞
@LegionIvory
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not gonna lie. I totally clicked on this because he's good looking. lol
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Well, if it gets a new person interested in gardening, I'm happy! lol
@kat1984
3 жыл бұрын
Plastic pots are terrible for Arizona, the heat is trapped and cooks the roots. We generally use clay pots with citrus potting soil. We have to water everything once or twice a day during the summer as it is so it's not a huge deal to water trees in containers. I've actually gotten into the habit of growing everything in felt grow bags because they breathe a lot better and really help prevent overwatering. The roots also air prune so the plants don't get root bound. Afternoon shade is essential when the trees are young but do fine in full sun once they're between 7 and 10 years old. Shade cloths are a gardeners best friend here. We use anything from 20%-60% depending on what we're protecting.
@SweeniesCreekFarm
3 жыл бұрын
New sub from Central Victoria Australia. We have just planted a 20 tree orchard so we will be going through your playlist for advice and ideas. Great channel. Best wishes from down under.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi SCF! I'm glad you are enjoying the channel. Thank you! If you would and ever get the chance, I'd love to see some pictures. Marksgardenlife@gmail.com I have a lot of viewers in Australia, so one of these days I'm going to come visit when the viewership gets high enough and have some meet and greets. Thanks for watching and commenting as well! And best wishes to you as well! -Mark
@SweeniesCreekFarm
3 жыл бұрын
@@marksgardenlife5971 we have a few videos on our channel with our orchard and the fencing that we installed to keep the kangaroos, rabbits and hares out. Hope you get to come down under. Our place is your place mate. We in near Bendigo in Central victoria. There is a beer in the fridge with your name on it! Ill send you some photos too.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
I checked out some of your videos. That's a healthy looking herd of cattle! The terrain in a way reminds me of central Florida. Thanks for your gracious offer! I'll remember about that beer too! lol
@SweeniesCreekFarm
3 жыл бұрын
@@marksgardenlife5971 they are murray greys and we just love them. Very nice temperment. Its looking at its best at the moment. We only get 20-24 inches of rain here annually so in about 2-3 months its going to look a lot drier, browner and challenging but that is what it is living in Australia.
@swash333
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect! And all in one take!
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi EG! Yes it was one take. Lucky for me, I have a really good memory. I may miss a few things, but I like winging it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! Thanks so much for watching/commenting! You have a great weekend! Best, -Mark
@ziggyustar3137
3 жыл бұрын
West Coast Canada bring mine in before frost in fall / back outside in spring all just babies but I hope to sell most of them
@danaplants
3 жыл бұрын
Very good video 📸👌
@Gunkightfx
3 жыл бұрын
Here in coastal NC so far the biggest pests I’ve had are Grasshoppers/Locust love eating the new growth. One of my satsumas got all its new growth eaten in a day before I found the culprits.
@reymondschannel9976
2 жыл бұрын
wow amazing garden
@marksgardenlife5971
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Reymond! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. All my very best, -Mark
@markwagner4909
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Meyer lemon tree and much to my surprise is it have huge thorns! I found out the hard way It’s still a very small tree as I got it as a twig so I have hopes of getting lemons next season
@j.scottvanderbeck2849
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Mark! I haven't yet experimented with citrus here in zone 7b in Peachtree City, though I do have Metro Atlanta friends that have had success with patio versions of Meyer Lemon. Having a citrus tree would be convenient for some Lemon Cake - if I only had a recipe! LOL.
@elizabethcorven3599
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Elizabeth! Your so very welcome! Best, -Mark
@bryanpartin1830
3 жыл бұрын
That reminds me that I have to repot my lemon,lol
@desertratPS
3 жыл бұрын
Maryland boy now in Palm Springs CA. I have a yard full of mature citrus: tangelo, pink grapefruit, blood orange, Valencia orange, Kumquat, and the only non-citrus, black mission fig. My trees produce massive amounts of fruit every year, much of which is shared with friends. This coming winter I’ll make a video and send to you of all the trees filled with fruit.
@joycehennequin8469
3 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Mark 😊 excellent video,Hope you are keeping very well,you look well on the videos you make and puppy is behaving herself 😆 All the very best as always 🌱🌱🌱💕🇬🇧💐
@johnezekiel8897
3 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions... Do you prune the big citrus trees? How long does it take for the grafted lemon to bear fruit? Do you remove the 1st set of flowers to allow the plant to grow better before allowing it to bear fruit?
@johnatyoutube
3 жыл бұрын
I have a beautiful old grapefruit tree that I grew from a seed when I was 20 - 40 years ago. It's never born fruit because I guess it's not grafted. But it's beautiful and my oldest friend.
@CristhianTurcios
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark 😍
@gabbystorm2010
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! How are you doing? Man this video could not have come at a good time for me as i'm having an issue with one of my citrus plants, you gave a very good incite information on looking after citrus, i love it :) and you're citrus trees there are looking fantastic, thank you for sharing this great information and tips. And today we had a pretty good hail storm and did just some minor damage to my roses and the avocado flowers and turned the whole area white like snow :) Best Gabby!
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gabby! I'm doing well. Thanks for asking! Well, I'm glad I did the video because you and several others remarked about having citrus questions. Hail can do some real damage, so it sounds as if you were fairly lucky. Gabby, you have a great weekend! *What remains of it! Best, -Mark
@dragorsi
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice, thank you :)
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Best, -Mark
@ericb6784
3 жыл бұрын
In Arizona, we use 30% shade cloth for our citrus for the most part until the citrus get large enough to create their own shade.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
I guess you really have some intense sun/heat!
@DragonflyenAmber
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I was wondering; what kind of tree are citrus grafted to? Is it another citrus or something else? Would you be able to do a video showing how grafting is done?
@johnlockett7080
3 жыл бұрын
They aren’t always grafted but when they are, it is often onto trifoliate orange
@gaywizard2000
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Calgary Alberta and am growing a 6 foot lemon I grew from seed almost 20 years ago. My biggest challenge is finding an indoor spot for the long winter as this thing is also almost 6 feet around too! I've had flowers but no fruit so would like more info on that in my life. Love the Maryland accent, I like to practice it with words like hoagie and Hoi poloi, lol
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan! The lemon tree sounds as if it's almost as big as the ones here! Fruit can abort if the tree is getting to much water or to much cold exposure or even low nutrients and of course, insufficient light. The ones here get moved into the greenhouses for the winter, but the night temps are only kept around 50F and they still fruit very heavily. Watering in the winter months can be as little as every 2 weeks. Maryland accent.......lol I didn't know I had one! I appreciate you watching and of course, thank you for your comments too! Alan, you have a wonderful week ahead! Best, -Mark
@CC78363
3 жыл бұрын
I liked it before it even started!
@Southside757Virginia
3 жыл бұрын
I just started growing a cherry plant an i stay in Maryland myself ✊🏿💯
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Tidewater VA is a nice area. What variety Cherry?
@Southside757Virginia
3 жыл бұрын
@@marksgardenlife5971 some kind of cherry i bought from the grocery store the seed in the middle then u got to crack the seed to get the little one inside the actual seed its just now starting to sprout from the soil now
@michaelnelson1128
3 жыл бұрын
His "friend" Andre 😂😂😂😂
@h.ramonrivas9507
3 жыл бұрын
where's your nursery?? I'm in Damascus. Enjoy your posts.
@WestValleyTransparency
3 жыл бұрын
So, what if you live in a colder climate (autumn and spring) that has some humidity but rarely goes over 25% during spring and autumn? I live in an 8b zone.
@lv1689
3 жыл бұрын
Mark you just answered all my questions that I was going to goggle as to what to do with my Meyer lemon tree that’s outside In a pot here. In Charlotte, nc thx a lot I’ll let you know if it survives or not. I bought it spring 2021.. it’s grown so much looking forward to getting some fruit in the next yr or2.. I really like your channel. And again as I have written b4 I’ LOVE HOLLY. SORRY ABOUT YOUR OTHER. DOG. I have lost 2 dogs. Well take care. L
@seventhleo
3 жыл бұрын
What size are the pots for those large trees you were keeping in the background? Also They don't like to be wet or damp? I have my trees starting in large cattle protein bucket turned into a wicking tub so the ground is consistently damp, but not saturated so I was checking on the details of your comment. Thanks for a great video and any possible replies!!
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Shawn! Those are 26" diameter pots at the tops. No, citrus does not like to be kept wet at all. We let the citrus trees here dry between waterings and with them outside during the summer and as large as they are, it probably averages every 3 to 4 days. Hope that helps! Best, -Mark
@ServandoIV
3 жыл бұрын
it would have been cool if Dexy’s Midnight Runner was playing in the background…Cmon Eileen
@Beregar79
3 жыл бұрын
I'd really like to grow mandarin oranges but obviously our zone 5 is too cold for them and I think the tree probably grows too large for a screened porch. As for the soil situation. We have two large scale soil producers which both have anything from a dozen to two dozen different soil products either meant for specific use (i.e. perennials) or specific type of plant (i.e. hydrangeas) in addition to just having generic garden and potting soils. I assume you guys in te US also have a lot of different commercial soil products?
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Northie! There are more compact varieties such as the Clementines and Satsumas types which get around 8 feet, but also remember that in a pot such as the ones behind me in the video, the root system has limited space, so these trees do not get of the size as if they had been planted in the ground. As far as soil, you would need a mix with lots of bark so it would drain well in a climate such as yours. And yes, in the US, the choice of pretty much whatever you want are endless! lol Just go to a grocery store here and you would be shocked! lol Thanks for watching/commenting! You have a great weekend! Best, -Mark
@Cosmic_Dragoness
3 жыл бұрын
well damn i new to growing lemons and so far its growing great in a 10gallon pot .. worried that winter will hurt it once its to big to carry inside.. as so my climate its warm but not humid or dry i dont like it when its too hot inside. for soil i use a mixture of mine which i also use to grow pot plants ( i dont smoke and its legal in Canada) it has good potassium and nitrates it currently sits in a plastic pot so its lighter to carry inside .
@polemeros
3 жыл бұрын
I live in San Francisco and we have a huge double lemon tree in the backyard. Very spoiled to have them.
@christiesilva6918
3 жыл бұрын
Hi lots leaves and tiny lemos are falling off my lemon tree , can you tell me what i.m doing wrong ..thanks
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Christie! Most likely over-watering. Are the leaves turning yellow first before falling? It also can be drying down to much as well. Did you see leaf curl at some point? Best, -Mark
@christiesilva6918
3 жыл бұрын
@@marksgardenlife5971 hi thank you ! Yes , i didn t see yellow leaves but leaf curling, so i must ve over watering..I water them one day yes and one day not....
@mikelowe5457
3 жыл бұрын
I've always failed. I blame my wood stove
@vickieginn7503
3 жыл бұрын
Or you can buy the cheaper potting soil and add any fertilizer you want. I find the cheaper the soil the more wood chips inside.
@petergilfillan8340
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark. Any suggestions to get rid of Citris Wasp, a real problem here in OZ? Love yr videos btw ; )
@MrBossTube
3 жыл бұрын
Great Video! How do I know when it's time to repot a citrus tree?
@sarahcummings7018
3 жыл бұрын
If you want to graft a lemon tree, do you need to use a citrus tree? Or could it be any tree? Thank you for your lesson!
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah! The advantage of grafting trees together is that you are taking the best traits of each and blending them into a single tree, so for instance you could be looking for such traits of the parent trees as sweetness of fruit, higher fruit production, disease resistance, a higher frost resistance to name a few traits you would be looking for in citrus. So, yes, you do want to use another citrus tree. Thanks for watching/commenting! Sarah, you have a wonderful remaining week! Best, -Mark
@dc0145a
3 жыл бұрын
Our house is very dry in winter. Do you do anything for extra humidity?
@johnlockett7080
3 жыл бұрын
Some people run a humidifier nearby but also make sure your plant gets enough light. I find LED grow lights make a big difference
@andrelevesque2405
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. Instead of gravel, you may want using some geotextile, aka weed barrier fabric, at the bottom of the pots; doesn’t reduce the amount of soil in the pot, wont let any soil pass through and it doubles as a barrier against insects.
@JLim-qx7je
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. Great video as always. Had a quick question. What can one do when the soil drops in a pot? Overtime it all seems to sink. Only thing I can think to do is add more soil on top, is that okay?
@johnlockett7080
3 жыл бұрын
When you plant, overfill a bit to allow for soil settlement. If you see exposed roots on top from watering, you can add a couple inches soil.
@cbern1274
3 жыл бұрын
Hi mark, what is the name of your nursery? Does it sell perennial soil? Thx!
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Grier Nursery Farm Perennial soil.......not currrently, but we will selling various mixes for spring 2022.
@jedorlando3967
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if in any moment he is gonna take his shirt off.. Cuz I think it's necessary.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
You think so! lol
@jedorlando3967
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@BunE.728
3 жыл бұрын
How can I determine if my lemon tree needs to be repotted?
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Marc! I just do it when the plant gets so heavy, the pot doesn't support the weight with the citrus fruit. Falling over, blowing over, etc. Those large citrus in the video have been in those pots 25 years or so. It does limit the size they can grow, but that is necessary in my situation because they cannot become so large, that they cannot be moved outside each summer. Those are in 26" top diameter pots. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching and commenting as well! Marc, you have a great week! Best, -Mark
@vivianking8143
3 жыл бұрын
Could you suggest where one may buy citrus trees. I am in south Arkansas but no nursery's offer citrus nor will order. thanks.
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Vivian! I'm not familiar with your market at all, but what I would do is search citrus trees sales and see if there is anyone who sells retail that would ship something to you in your state. I do see them in the spring on occasion at The Home Depots or Lowes. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching and commenting too! Vivian, you have a great week! Best, -Mark
@So.cheese
3 жыл бұрын
Does this man need a partner? Asking *cough* for a...*cough* friend.
@irishmarine3
3 жыл бұрын
YO MARYLAND
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! lol
@irishmarine3
3 жыл бұрын
@@marksgardenlife5971 Great to see some KZitem advice from local people. Does your nursery have an online store? Or is there a place we can purchase stuff from your lot?
@Chyllbacca
3 жыл бұрын
I thought u were supposed to put googly eyes on them 👀
@grumblewoof4721
3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't really work in the UK.
@suffolkguy
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! I'm comment #2 tonight! ( commenting before watching, lol) But I'm sure it's a fantastic video!
@jackhu5746
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mark, thanks for your video, may I ask If I found a lot of ants in my Meyers Lemon tree containers when I watering, do I need to kill them? Any idea can use to kill them in the containers? Thank you
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jack! Typically ants are present because of an even bigger problem. Ants love the sweet liquid produced by sap sucking pest such as aphids & mealybugs so inspect your tree very closely and look for those two pest. Signs of infestation are yellowing leaves, distorted growth, black mold looking residue on leaves, aphids on undersides of leaves and areas where new leaves are starting, small white cotton looking spots on stems/foliage, irregular bumps on the top of leafs and the also the new growth looking weak, distorted. Ants actually like the liquid produced by aphids/mealybugs so much that they will protect them in order that they produce more! Ants will not harm the citrus trees at all. But remember if you have ants, they are there most likely because the citrus tree is providing a food source. You can get rid of ants in the usual way such as bait traps, sticky traps at the base of the tree and of course getting rid of their food source, the pest. Hope that helps! -Mark
@jackhu5746
3 жыл бұрын
@@marksgardenlife5971 Hello Mark, thanks for your reply, I checked the three every day still have not found any aphids. I will keep it in check. I used Terro Liquid Ant Baits during summer, it's worked and a lot of ants came for it. However, ants totally ignore the baits after I tried a couple of times this month, I am not sure if the weather changed. By the way, I am living in Northern California.
@jackhu5746
3 жыл бұрын
@@marksgardenlife5971 And winter is coming, do you think the ants want to find a nice house then made the anthill in my lemon pot?
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
It could be. They do like to be close to a food source though.
@jcbaily5559
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to try and plant some citrus trees in containers here in Phoenix. Can I put a new tree in a large container to begin with rather than as it grows, transplant it to the next size container? What is the process of keeping a citrus tree from reaching it normal height? Thanks.
@johnlockett7080
3 жыл бұрын
It’s better to increase pot size gradually so you don’t end up getting root rot.
@DavidButler-ox4bv
3 жыл бұрын
hey Mark, great video. I was given a young lemon in a large plastic pot about two months ago, but it's gradually been dropping all its leaves and now looks very bare. Will its leaves grow back? There are little growths on the leaf nodes but I don't know if they are for new leaves. I am a citrus novice so any suggestions welcome. Thank you!
@thehomesteadersjournal
3 жыл бұрын
So can you start citrus trees from seeds and what is the best method
@behau_99
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same hobby as Mark, I like to grow flowers and ornamental plants
@TomsBackyardChats
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this. I got a lemon and lime tree this year and needed the tips. Thanks
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom! Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching/commenting! Best, -Mark
@TheDeco6
3 жыл бұрын
Omg the smell of a Tahitian lime. Hoping to keep mine alive again this year. I have several citrus trees and to keep them alive has been a challenge for me due to several factors but your tips were helpful
@thewjs3738
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Mark. I've been thinking about growing some meyer lemons at home. this has been helpful
@MariamTajudeen
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Mark !
@jba36420
3 жыл бұрын
Mark, I need a good source of large plastic pots, do you have a suggested source?
@TheDeco6
3 жыл бұрын
I find that the little biggest issue I’ve had in the past has been Fungus gnats! One thing that helps is letting the soil (first several inches ) dry out before watering again. Also a light layer of sand has helped block them. I was using little river rocks but they seemed to bypass those. Sand has worked for me and fungus gnat traps!
@royhughes2854
3 жыл бұрын
Walmart had most of their 1 cf bags of potting soil, raised bed soil and garden soil on clearance for $2 - $3 per bag today. I bought 14 bags of potting soil so I can try growing my hot peppers in 5 gallon buckets in the spring and let my regular garden rest under clear 3 mil plastic so to solarize the ground soil. I had a bad wilt virus destroy my plants this summer way too early. Q - am I doing the right thing??? Did I use the correct soil to do this??
@eljayhmar
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! This video is extremely helpful for someone who grows their citrus tree on container, like Me 😀😀 I'm sure everyone who does the same appreciates it. Thanks Man!
@stephennicewarner216
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any calamondins? I’ve had one about 20 years now.
@iambilly
3 жыл бұрын
Its easy to see that have a love for your citrus🍊🍋, well done video😋, Thank you for sharing
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I should be the one thanking you guys for watching! So, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video too. I really love what I do and I hope it shows. Sharing....It's all my pleasure! Thanks for watching/commenting! You have a great weekend! Best, -Mark
@McDonaldPlantFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Very timely video as I’m preparing to plant citrus in containers in the desert of Phoenix. Zone 9b. Excellent info!
@stevesalyer6517
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark loved this video, i used citrus around my back yard for privacy awesome lemons, limes and oranges. You are the garden rock star LOL
@marksgardenlife5971
3 жыл бұрын
That would be incredible just walking in your back yard and having all that available to pick. I assume most of it bear's in the winter months? Garden rock star!......lol Well, I can dream, right!
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