If you plant, water and fertilize your lemon trees with care, the result will be healthy, attractive trees and a quality harvest. Purchase a lemon variety adapted to your area.
Most lemon trees are very sensitive to frost and grow best where winters are mild.
Plant the tree in a warm, sunny area where the soil drains well. Planting next to a house or under an eave will provide some frost protection. Water less often if it rains or if the weather is cool. Apply 2 to 3 inches of organic matter under the canopy of the tree to conserve moisture. Fertilize every four to six weeks from February to August.