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

There’s no doubt that the avocado is the fruit of the day, whether you spread it on your toast or eat it as guacamole. Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fats and fiber, this is ...

With the price of avocados always fluctuating, many people are becoming increasingly interested in growing their own. But how exactly do you do it? And, more importantly, do you live in a place where ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I am trying to grow an avocado tree. I have it in a container, and it’s now 22 inches tall. When is the best time to transplant, and what is the best way to take care of it in our desert? A: There ...

When the World Avocado Congress meets next month in Spain, among the topics for debate will be how to properly lay to rest the mother of all Hass avocado trees, which died last year and now sits in ...

Q: I have two dwarf avocado trees. One bears little to no fruit. The other doesn’t grow much or bear fruit. I live in Moreno Valley. My soil is mainly decomposed granite. Any suggestion to increase ...

Question: Last year our avocado produced lots of fruits, but this year just a few and they are smaller. Is this normal? Answer: Fruit trees sometimes spoil us by bearing a heavy crop one year but then ...