A question for Dan Gill: I have a rather large avocado tree loaded with fruit. When should I pick the avocadoes, and when should I prune the tree? Any information you can give will be appreciated. -- ...

Watch how an avocado fruit tree was growing from a seed/pit to young plant in this time-lapse. An avocado seed was extracted ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have a rather large avocado tree loaded with fruit. I have two questions.

A person tends to a small avocado tree in a white pot at home - KristiStudio/Shutterstock The first bite of a perfectly ripe avocado, with its notes of nuttiness and ...

There’s nothing better than freshly prepared guacamole—especially when it's made with perfectly ripe avocados. In fact, you can even grow these delicious fruits indoors, whether it's in your living ...

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 ...

Avocado trees have specific watering needs that are quite different from other trees, thanks to their shallow root system.

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 ...

If you’ve ever tried to grow an avocado tree from a pit, you’ve probably noticed how finicky they can be to cultivate. Many of us have tried to suspend a pit in a glass of water, only to neglect it ...

QUESTION: How does one grow avocado trees in Orleans Parish? If an avocado tree is grown from a seed, will it produce fruit? Does one need two trees for cross-pollination? Thank you. -- P. Bernard ...

Ever try to grow your own avocado tree from a pit or seed to young plant? In this time lapse, the avocado seed was taken off ...

This viroid spreading around avocado trees in Florida can go undetected for years, but when symptoms appear, it can devastate the fruit.