Starting an avocado pit in soil is faster and easier than starting it in water. Choose an 8-inch terracotta or clay pot and ...

Discover an innovative way to grow healthy avocado trees in heavy clay soil. This video from Self Sufficient Me demonstrates ...

Learn how to grow your own avocado tree from the pit in the center of the fruit. Reviewed by Sylvia Duax Next time you cut open an avocado and remove the large seed in the middle, rather than toss ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Starting an avocado tree from a pit is like taking on a miniature gardening challenge. It’s the botanical equivalent of having a pet rock: low commitment with plenty of pay-off if ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A recent tree removal in my garden freed considerable space for new plants. This column traces the process of deciding how to use that space. Today’s photo ...

If you're an avocado lover, you'll be happy to know that growing your own tree at home is possible. The subtropical plant thrives in warmer climates where it can grow up to 80 feet tall. In colder ...

Avocados are versatile, delicious, and nutrient-rich fruits. Therefore, it is no surprise that many people want to grow them at home. And while growing an avocado tree is easy, there is a problem.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I have a rather large avocado tree loaded with fruit. I have two questions.

If you plan on growing avocadoes or even if you are already growing them, I highly recommend visiting the website of Greg Alder (gregalder.com). It would appear to be the definitive website for ...

When my avocado and citrus trees are happy, I’m happy. When I think of happy fruit trees, I think of green leaves on strong, well-placed branches, lots of fruit and no weed or insect pest bothering ...