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

Watch how an avocado fruit tree was growing from a seed/pit to young plant in this time-lapse. An avocado seed was extracted ...

Q: How are you supposed to prune an avocado tree right after planting? I had read somewhere that you should cut it back to 7 inches tall, but I haven’t seen this advice in more than one place. A: ...

Hi, Garden Coach: We have a Haas avocado tree that’s loaded with fruit for the first time. We put some in a brown bag with bananas, but they are not ripening. How will we know when to pick them? We ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new kind of avocado — created by UC Riverside researchers — may be appearing in grocery stores in coming years. The Luna UCR avocado will soon be marketed to growers worldwide, though it will be a ...

Q: I want to plant an avocado tree in my backyard. What should I do first? — Kim M., Paso Robles A: The best time to plant an avocado tree in a coastal climate is March through June. Since that window ...

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

A healthy avocado tree will give you guacamole for life, and the city of Oxnard might be able to hook you up. Thanks to a state grant, the city is offering residents free fruit trees to be planted in ...

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY— A new orchard of 80 mango and avocado trees has been delivered to the Shining Light Garden, a local nonprofit organization that grows food for 20 local food pantries, senior ...