On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...

Question. Several avocado trees grew from my compost pile and are now about twelve feet tall. When do I trim them to make them fuller and keep the fruits within easy reach? Answer. Young avocado trees ...

Potted trees, much like potted plants a need some TLC, and a proper watering schedule. If you’re planting container-grown trees indoors, you need to be aware of its needs - and its water and ...

This video shows how to successfully plant avocado trees in areas containing clay soil. Root rot disease and poor soil drainage is the number 1 reason why avocados fail and die but this method helps ...

This week our SoCal Garden Clinic turns to problematic avocado trees: Question from reader Steven Klein of Malibu: In November 2011, I planted a 3-gallon Lamb Hass avocado tree on a slope with full ...

OROVILLE — Some people who read in this paper about the frost-resistant Duke avocado tree are wondering how they can get one. Although Duke trees, which originated in Butte County, may have been ...

Have you ever wished you had your own avocado tree and could pick fresh avocados whenever you wanted? Or would you like to grow a citrus tree, but don’t have a yard? The UC Master Gardeners of San ...

In 35-plus years of writing this gardening column, I've seen a lot of large avocado trees growing in the greater Houston area. My grandmother, Mimi Gracida, had a two-story-plus avocado tree at her ...

DEAR NEIL: I have five avocado trees that have yet to bear fruit. I grew them from seeds from grocery store avocadoes, and they are 4 to 6 feet tall. What might the remedy be to get them to bear fruit ...