From the Simply Trees team
Plant Care Guides
Simple, practical care guides for the trees, shrubs and house plants we sell.
Improved Meyer Lemon Tree Care Guide: How to Grow Sweet Meyer Lemons at Home
Learn how to grow and care for an Improved Meyer Lemon Tree, including light, watering, soil, fertilizer, pruning, flowers, fruiting, harvesting, and winter protection.
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Fig Tree Care Guide: How to Grow Fig Trees in Pots, Patios & Gardens
Learn how to grow and care for fig trees in pots, patios, and gardens with simple tips for sunlight, watering, soil, pruning, and fruit production.
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How to Grow Citrus in Containers: Potting, Placement & Care Tips
Want to grow citrus but don’t live in a warm climate year-round? Container growing is the best solution—especially for lemons, limes, oranges, and kumquats. With the...
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Citrus Tree Winter Care: How to Protect Your Citrus in Cold Weather
Learn how to protect your citrus trees during winter—from frost protection for in-ground trees to overwintering potted citrus indoors. Includes cold hardiness zones and expert tips...
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Peach Tree Care Guide: How to Grow Elberta & Loring Peach Trees
Grow sweet, sun-ripened peaches from your own backyard! This care guide covers everything you need to grow Elberta and Loring peach trees—from watering and pruning to...
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Apple Tree Care Guide: How to Grow Fuji, Honeycrisp & Granny Smith Apples
Learn how to grow Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith apple trees at home. This guide covers sunlight, pruning, pollination, chilling hours, and fruiting timelines for your...
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Hass Avocado Tree Care Guide: How to Grow Avocados at Home
Grow your own guac! Learn how to care for a Hass avocado tree in a container or backyard. From watering and pruning to overwintering and harvesting,...
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Satsuma Citrus Tree Care Guide: Arctic Frost, Orange Frost & Owari Satsuma
Looking for a cold-hardy citrus tree that actually fruits? This guide covers how to grow Arctic Frost, Orange Frost, and Owari Satsuma trees—from watering and fertilizing...
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Welcoming Your Olive Trees Home
Not sure which guide is right for you? Find step-by-step instructions tailored to your plant type: • Welcoming Your New Plants Home – Unpacking, acclimating, and...
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Welcoming Your Citrus Trees Home
Not sure which guide is right for you? Find step-by-step instructions tailored to your plant type: • Welcoming Your New Plants Home – Unpacking, acclimating, and...
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Welcoming Your Fruit Trees Home
Not sure which guide is right for you? Find step-by-step instructions tailored to your plant type: • Welcoming Your New Plants Home – Unpacking, acclimating, and...
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Meyer Lemon Tree Care: Winter Tips for Cold Weather
As the chill of winter sets in, your Meyer Lemon Tree needs a bit more attention to stay healthy and productive. Known for its fragrant flowers...
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