Q.How Do I Get a Lemon Tree to Grow
I cannot get a lemon tree to survive. They keep dropping all their leaves and then the branch dies. At first I thought it was because the sprinklers hit the tree, but I am not sure.
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Lemon trees, like most citrus, need lots of water and good soil to grow. These articles should help you with growing lemons: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm