Q: I planted an avocado stone from a store-bought fruit a few months back, and to my delight, it has started to shoot. Will I need to prune it as it grows? A: Growing avocados from a stone is a fun ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period. The best time to prune these trees is immediately after harvesting. If ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...

Cultivating a tropical giant inside a living room requires more than just placing a pit in a jar of water. While the novelty ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...

Q: I live in a small condominium community. About five years ago, I planted an avocado pit in a common area landscape island in the parking lot, which has since grown to be a lovely tree. I came home ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...