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 ...

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 ...

For avocado trees, Di Lallo recommends a typical houseplant potting soil with some added perlite or pumice to promote aeration. When it comes to the perfect container, an unglazed terracotta pot will ...

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 ...

Avocado plant care can be tricky since the “alligator pear” grows leggy fast without bright light, but it also can burn in full sun when not fully foliated. Still, it makes an attractive, ...

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 ...

Avocados (Persea americana) are types of evergreen trees that are originally from Central America. Coveted for their edible fruits, avocado trees aren't exclusive to agricultural settings. With the ...

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 ...