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

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 ...

It's easy to sprout an avocado seed, as you may have learned in childhood. Buy an avocado, enjoy the luscious green flesh, then wash the seed. Remember which end of the seed was on top and which was ...

QIt is easy to grow avocado trees -- most of us have grown a few in coffee cans over the years. Some of mine have reached a rather large size, but none has ever flowered or formed fruit. Is there a ...

I have found Miracle-Gro All Purpose Garden Soil for In-Ground Use to be a highly economical and effective amendment when ...

Which varieties would do well in containers? It really would be better for you if you get miniatures for your containers. Unless you are a super-duper gardener, I wouldn’t recommend standard-sized ...

Question. Several avocado trees grew from my compost pile and are now about twelve feet tall. When do I trim them to make them fuller and keep the fruits within easy reach? Answer. Young avocado trees ...

This week our SoCal Garden Clinic turns to problematic avocado trees: Question from reader Steven Klein of Malibu: In November 2011, I planted a 3-gallon Lamb Hass avocado tree on a slope with full ...

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 ...

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 ...