Introduction. Costochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum). Cartilage is tough but flexible connective tissue found throughout the body, including in the joints between bones.It acts as a shock absorber, cushioning the joints.ostochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum). Cartilage is tough but flexible connective tissue found throughout the body, including in the joints between bones.
Fertilize citrus trees in the spring and summer. The ability of a citrus tree to use nutrients in fertilizer depends largely on whether or not it is growing in the proper soil. Citrus trees most often need nitrogen, although they may also be deficient in minor nutrients.
May. 1  May is a good time to prune trees to prevent storm breakage during summer monsoons in July and August. 2  If your trees have been lion-tailed in the past, consider pruning them properly to alleviate end weight. 3  Trim date palms in May. 4  May is the month for the second application of citrus fertilizer.