When life gives you lemons, make lemonade — but what about when life does not give you lemons? Well, you make the lemons yourself (with a bit of soil, gardening and patience for about 15 years!).

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As with any houseplant, you need to understand what a lemon tree needs before you get started growing one ...

Harvesting ripe lemon from outdoor tree - Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images When it comes to gardening, lemon trees are the total package: These easy-care evergreens smell wonderful, offer gorgeous flowers ...