My tried-and-tested trick will help you grow lemons – it’s cheap, easy, and attracts lots of pollinators to your plant
A GARDENING enthusiast has revealed a simple trick for stimulating the growth of stubborn lemon plants.
She showed a lemon tree thriving in her backyard before sharing the must-try tip.
According to Gardeners’ World, lemon trees do best in high humidity and need a sheltered, sunny spot.
They require feeding weekly with liquid seaweed and a citrus fertilizer, as well as watering once a week.
Divya Kanwar (@indiangreendreams) boasts almost 88,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares gardening hacks.
She went viral on the app after revealing how to improve the growth of lemon plants.
She cut lemons from a flourishing plant before showing that it was strategically placed next to a basil plant.
The green-fingered homeowner said the companion planting hack can help attract pollinators for your lemon plants.
“Not all flowers will turn into fruit as it depends on the age of your plant,” Divya said.
“Along with feeding your plant well so that it has the energy to bear the fruit.”
Almost 11,000 people liked the video and many viewers took to the comment section thanking her for sharing the tip.
“Wow, thanks a lot for this trick. I shall try this right away,” one person wrote.
“Not getting enough flowers on my lemon tree… will give it a thought,” another said.
“Superb such big lemons,” a third chimed in.
According to RHS, basil can be grown from seed indoors or bought as a potted plant.
The herb grows best in warm conditions but needs a sheltered sunny spot.
The hack comes after Budget Seeds gardening expert Craig Morley told The U.S. Sun the herb can be used to deter pests.
“There are several methods you can try to keep away pests that do not involve the use of chemical pesticides,” he said.
Easy gardening tips to save money, maximize space, and repel pests
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- Banana peels, vinegar, and coffee grounds are often recommended as natural fertilizers.
- Dollar Tree sells four packs of seeds for $1.25.
- Try a vertical planter like Amazon’s Mr. Stacky 5 Tier Stackable Planter, $35 to make more use of a small space.
- Use netting like the Garden Netting Pest Barrier, $8, from Amazon to keep away bugs that eat your vegetables.
- Try sacrificial planting to reduce the use of pesticides and keep pests away from your garden. Deliberately growing certain plants to attract agricultural pests can keep them away from the plants you want to protect. Examples include marigolds, lavender, catnip, and chives.
- For pesky weeds in your garden, the Grampa’s Weeder – The Original Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool with Long Handles, $45, from Amazon is a helpful tool you can use without having to bend over.
“For example, you can use other plants as a natural deterrent, such as marigolds around tomatoes as flies do not like their smell.
“Many pests are also deterred by herbs including basil, chives, mint, and coriander.
“You can try covering plants with garden mesh to stop pests from reaching them, but this is best done as soon as you sow seeds or transfer plants into the ground to ensure that you are not trapping pests underneath.
“Other benefits of garden mesh are that it helps to retain moisture, and can provide plants with shelter from wind.”