Have a small yard? Grow lemons indoors

Start with a 6-inch pot and move to a foot-wide pot.

Use a mix of perlite, peat, and potting soil.

Place the pot in full sun for 6-8 hours daily.

Gradually acclimate the tree when moving it outside.

Water when soil is dry 2 inches deep.

Fertilize with acidic plant food during the growing season.

Prune in spring to shape and control size.

Help pollinate by lightly shaking the tree in bloom.