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Homes & Gardens
Martha Davies

Take the Stress out of Fertilizing Citrus Trees – This Is the Easiest Way to Feed Them, and It's the Secret to Lush Foliage and Abundant Fruit

Fruits and leaves of a lemon tree.

Nothing heralds the arrival of spring quite like a citrus tree in bloom, but fertilizing these glorious plants can feel like a challenge.

Citrus trees need to be fed regularly at this time of year, and even the most experienced gardeners struggle with achieving the perfect balance. Under-fertilizing your citrus trees can stunt their growth and result in poor-quality fruit, but over-feeding them will ruin the soil and damage the roots.

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