Lemon trees need regular watering, good drainage, and plenty of sunlight. Fertilize monthly with a citrus fertilizer during ...

In springtime, transplant lemon trees to a bigger pot if more growing space is needed. When the danger of frost has passed, move the tree first to a bright filtered-light location outdoors.

2. Pick the right-size pot. Don’t put a lemon tree in a pot that is too large. “Choose a pot that is about 15% larger in volume than the current pot the lemon is in,” Fleming says.

Having a lemon tree at home goes beyond aesthetics: it perfumes the environment, purifies the air and, of course, offers fresh lemons for your recipes, teas and lemonades.