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 ...

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: ...

Q: Can you offer some advice on the proper care of avocado trees for the home gardener? Do they need pruning or fertilization? Does the fruit need to be thinned? A: Avocados are much beloved by home ...

Learn how to grow your own avocado tree from the pit in the center of the fruit.

Thanks to mitigation practices and the natural decline of the fungus, Laurel Wilt losses have slowed dramatically in the past ...

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 ...