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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

I'm a kitchen gardening expert and here is what I've learned about how to care for a potted lemon tree in winter

A potted lemon tree in a garden full of fruits.

Lemon trees make a fantastic addition to any garden space, though do need protection during winter in many climates. The trees are popular choices to grow in pots on decks or patios and the benefit of growing lemon trees in containers is that they can be moved indoors to shield them from damaging frosts and snow. 

Growing lemon trees in pots is a great way to add these Mediterranean fruit trees to your backyard, and their fragranced flowers and fruit can appear year-round. Citrus trees in pots, however, do need extra maintenance when it comes to watering and feeding.

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