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Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Step 1. Planting your shrub
- 3 Step 2. Preparing the soil
- 4 Step 3. Watering your lemon shrub
- 5 Step 4. Pest Control for Your Lemon Shrub
- 6 Step 5. Fertilizing Your Lemon Shrub
- 7 Step 6. Pruning Your Lemon Shrub
- 8 Follow these steps to keep your lemon shrubs healthy and thriving!
- 9 Conclusion
Introduction
The lemon is a delicious, versatile fruit that adds lemony flavor to everything from fish to desserts. But did you know that the lemon tree can also be grown as a shrub? If you love the idea of having fresh lemons on hand for baking and cooking but don’t want to commit to growing an entire tree, planting a lemon shrub might be the perfect solution for your space. In this guide, we’ll walk through all the steps involved in caring for your lemon shrub so that it stays healthy and beautiful for years to come!
Step 1. Planting your shrub
The first step in caring for your lemon shrubs is to plant them. You can do this at any time of year, but the best times are spring or fall. If you’re planting in the ground, use a shovel to dig a hole deep enough to accommodate all of the roots without their being bent at all (they should be able to lie flat). The hole should also be wide enough so that there is room between each shrub when they grow up again–about 3 feet apart is ideal and will ensure healthy growth later on!
Once your holes are dug, place each shrub into its own hole so that its stem is about 1 inch below ground level (if you’re planting multiple shrubs together, space them out evenly). Fill up around the base with soil until only about half of each trunk remains visible above ground level; then water thoroughly before covering with mulch or straw if desired.*
Step 2. Preparing the soil
- Preparing the soil is the second step in caring for your lemon shrub. To prepare it, simply dig a hole that’s about as deep and wide as the root ball of your plant. Then add compost and manure to the hole before planting your shrub in it.
- Make sure the soil is moist but not too wet–if there’s too much water in it then you’ll have mold issues on top of everything else! Watering should be done frequently throughout spring and summer months (and less so during fall and winter). You should also mulch around base of each plant with grass clippings or other organic material like leaves or straw to help retain moisture levels within its root system.*
Step 3. Watering your lemon shrub
Now that you have your lemon shrub planted and growing, it’s time to water it. The frequency of watering depends on the size of your lemon shrub: if it’s young and small, then you can water every few days; if it is large and mature, then once every week or two may suffice.
When watering a lemon shrub (and any other type of shrub), make sure not to over-water them! Watering too much can cause root rot in plants like these which grow in sandy soil. The same goes for under-watering–lemon shrubs need plenty of moisture but don’t want soggy roots either!
A good rule of thumb is this: when you water your plant deeply enough so that there are no dry spots left after watering time has elapsed (this means pretty much soaking the whole thing). This will ensure healthy growth without causing any problems along the way!
Step 4. Pest Control for Your Lemon Shrub
In addition to watering, you’ll also want to keep an eye out for pests. A healthy lemon shrub should be free of any major infestations, but if you notice signs of worms or other pests (such as small holes in the leaves), it’s time to take action.
To control any infestations, you may need to use pesticides–but make sure that they’re safe for your plants first! If you’re unsure whether or not something will harm them, ask a professional who works with plants regularly about their recommendations for dealing with specific problems like this one.#ENDWRITE
Step 5. Fertilizing Your Lemon Shrub
Fertilizing your lemon shrub is important for plant health and growth. How often you fertilize will depend on the soil in which you grow your lemon shrubs, but generally speaking they should be fertilized every six to eight weeks during their active growing season (spring through fall).
There are many different types of fertilizer available at garden centers and online retailers; here are some examples:
- Organic fertilizer (such as composted manure) can be applied directly to the soil around your shrub or mixed into the top few inches before planting. Apply according to package instructions based on how much area you have covered with plants and how much nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (N-P-K) content each type contains; for example, 5 pounds per 100 square feet means five pounds of organic matter spread over 100 square feet–approximately one gallon within that space would suffice!
Step 6. Pruning Your Lemon Shrub
As your lemon shrub grows, you may want to prune it to shape it, remove dead branches and diseased wood and/or keep it from becoming too large. Pruning can be done at any time of year but is best done in early spring before growth starts or late summer after fruiting (if desired).
Use sharp gardening scissors or hand pruners for cutting new growth on the plant. For larger branches that have been cut back to control size or shape your shrub’s form, use loppers for trimming away excess material from around the base of each branch on older shrubs so that all sides are even with one another as well as being flush against surrounding plants or soil surfaces if needed – this will keep pests away from hiding places beneath thickets!
Follow these steps to keep your lemon shrubs healthy and thriving!
When you’re ready to transplant your lemon shrub, follow these steps.
- Plant the shrub in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and plenty of space for it to grow and spread its roots.
- Make sure that you prepare the soil with amendments like compost or leaf mold before planting your lemon shrub–this will help keep it healthy as it grows!
- Water your lemon shrub regularly during dry periods (once or twice per week) until it becomes established in its new home as well as during times when temperatures are hot outdoors or if there has been no rain for several days beforehand (upwards of 5). You may also want consider installing drip irrigation systems around each plant so that water can be distributed evenly throughout them all year long! This will save time & money while still providing excellent results over time 🙂
Conclusion
The best way to care for your lemon shrub is to follow these steps. If you do this, then you can be sure that your shrub will remain healthy and thriving!
