Question
I've had my lemon tree for a year now.  It's in a pot on the back porch and gets tons of sunlight and is doing very well.  Is it allright that it's been in the same soil for a year?  When should I change the soil?  I'm assuming I should not do that when it's bearing fruit!?  Also, the leaves are not the same really dark green color it was a year ago.  I fertilize with an organic citrus fertilizer monthly.  Should I be adding something else?  I don't want to use anything that's toxic (either to the plant or to humans).


Thank you!

Answer
Roani,

If it is not too hard, I would recommend repotting the tree to a bigger pot, or at least re-energizing the soil with liquid compost and micronutrients. You should be able to find these at your local garden center.

Good luck,
Ed Gulliksen