Want to grow your own avocado plant? With a little patience and these simple steps, you’ll have a lush, thriving plant in no ...

An avocado pit is relatively easy to sprout into a new plant. Then you'll need to know how to grow an avocado tree indoors because these plants aren't hardy in most areas of the country. They can be ...

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 ...

A: Yes, you can grow a tree. But you will probably never grow fruit. I have personal experience here, but I encourage you to grow a tree. It is a great experience. Growing up, my parents were plant ...

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 ...

Having sandy soil in the yard doesn't mean you can't have an orchard full of trees bearing delicious fruit. You just have to ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. When planted now, trees of tropical and subtropical origin such as citrus, mango, avocado, macadamia, star fruit, and cherimoya, as well as passion fruit ...

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 gallery includes an avocado not in a store ...

Kem Ormond is a features writer for The Country. She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s giving you tips on successfully growing an avocado tree. If you love avocados, then the time will come ...

Q: I planted an avocado stone from a store-bought fruit a few months back, and to my delight, it has started to shoot. Will I need to prune it as it grows? A: Growing avocados from a stone is a fun ...

Q: I planted two new four-foot avocado trees in the last two weeks. Some of the leaves are turning brown and falling off. I am in zone 9. I am hand watering twice a week with two gallons of water per ...