Contact an Agent News Letters are in PDF format, You will need the Adobe Reader to view the files. Potted citrus trees can be planted almost anytime of the year. Fall and Spring are two of the better times. Young trees, less than 5 years old, should be fertilized 4 - 6 times per year, starting in late January and ending in October. Trees should receive 3 lbs of this fertilizer per age of tree per year.
Most citrus pests have natural enemies that keep down their numbers.
Routine pesticide spraying is not recommended for dooryard citrus. If a pest does seem to get the upper hand, call the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service for recommended pest controls. The most widely used grass is St. Augustine, the other is Bahiagrass. St. Augustine varieties, such as Floratam, make a good carpet-like lawn. Bahia is more open-growing but will also make an acceptable lawn.