Citrus Splitzer
Everyone loves Citrus and now you can have two of your favourite varieties on the one tree. That's right double grafted citrus. They come in combinations of lemon and lime, orange and lime, and orange and lemon, which means double the flavour and ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Best Backyard Citrus
Don Burke says some citrus trees are much better performers in gardens than others. If you want a healthy citrus tree a great start is to take Don's expert advice and plant one of his 'best' varieties. No fruit has affected civilisation as much ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Citrus Trees
About 20 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees. Some are grown for their edible fruit such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, mandarines, etc. The citrus family crops longer than any other fruit tree. The fragrant white star-shaped ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Citrus Collar Rot
A nasty problem that affects lots of citrus is called collar rot. It causes wet, gummy patches on the bark that can eventually spread and ringbark the tree. If you see this problem it's important to do something about it. Start by trimming the ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Citrus Problems
In the past few weeks Burke's Backyard has received letters concerning strangely shaped citrus. Two problems occur on citrus that will produce weird looking fruit but are not major problems and can be left untreated. These are citrus bud mite and ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Citrus Tips
Citrus trees do best in a full sun position. Before planting, dig plenty of chook, cow or horse manure into the ground. Ideally, citrus should be fertilised in August and February. It is good to alternate fertilisers - say Dynamic Lifter in ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Best Backyard Citrus
Citrus trees were an integral part of an Australian backyard and still have an important place in today's garden. Not only does the Vitamin C in their fruit protect against colds and flu in the colder months, citrus are also highly productive. ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Citrus Recipes
Here are Geoff Jansz's suggestions for using up surplus citrus from your backyard trees to make cordials and syrups, marmalade, a cake or a delicious lemon curd. Grate only the yellow parts of the lemon rind (avoid the white part as it is ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Citrus in Pots
Citrus plants have fragrant white flowers, glossy, evergreen leaves and delicious fruit which is very rich in vitamin C. They develop into attractive small trees when planted in the garden, but they are also well suited to pot culture. In fact, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Digging Deeper - citrus deficiencies
There aren't many home gardens in South Australia or in the West without a few citrus trees growing to perfection. I know the vagaries of "Fruit fly" in the Eastern states, make their growth less-than trouble-free and many wouldn't bother [... more]
Green Fingers AU |
Mitre 10 - Planting Citrus Trees
Citrus Trees could be one of the most rewarding additions to your garden. Not only do they look good, but the fruit are good for you and can be used in meals, sauces, jams and desserts. If you are worried that citrus trees take up too much room, ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Tahitian lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
The most fashionable citrus at the moment is the lime. Demand for varieties like Tahitian and Kaffir has built up tremendously over the last few years, probably because they are so popular in Asian cooking. Limes are an excellent source of ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
