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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Knowing when an avocado fruit is ready to be picked and ripe can be tricky so in this video, I show you how to make picking an avocados in the garden easier! Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3 ...

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