The UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County will present a two-in-one workshop on growing avocados and growing citrus ...

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 ...

After dominating the U.S. for decades, California avocado farmers have been lapped by Mexican growers offering cheaper fruit. But one local farmer is fighting back.

Americans can’t get enough guacamole and avocado toast. The farmers who keep up with culinary demand must manage the tree’s complex reproductive cycle.

Rochester arborist Eric Raven, who also owns Renaissance Tree Care, created a new training center — The Treehouse — in northwest Rochester to fill a need for more education in the tree care ...

With the worst of winter behind us, it's time to refocus your indoor plant care on spring. That means increasing watering, fertilizing, repotting and dusting the leaves. You'll want to keep the ...

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 ...

Growing an avocado tree from a pit is a relatively simple process. However, if you plan to keep your avocado tree indoors, there are some important factors to consider since these plants may not ...

Bringing a touch of nature into your home has never been easier, especially when you can grow your very own fruit tree ...

Want to grow an avocado tree? It’s a good project to start in the winter; all you need is an avocado, a clean jar of water, some wooden toothpicks, and a sunny window.