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 ...

Have you ever reached for avocados in the grocery store and thought, "I wonder if I can grow my own tree and harvest the fruit myself?" The answer, believe it or not, is yes. The subtropical plant, ...

With the cost of avocados constantly rising, never mind the food miles accrued from shipping and the social issues surrounding avocado farming, the thought of growing your own guacamole base is ...

A person tends to a small avocado tree in a white pot at home - KristiStudio/Shutterstock The first bite of a perfectly ripe avocado, with its notes of nuttiness and ...

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: 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 ...

Q: I planted two new four-foot avocado trees in the last two weeks. Some of the leaves are turning brown and falling off. I am in zone 9. I am hand watering twice a week with two gallons of water per ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. How does one grow avocado trees in Orleans Parish? If an avocado tree ...

Learn how to grow an avocado tree indoors as a beautiful houseplant. An avocado pit is relatively easy to sprout into a new ...

Throughout the year I get questions about plants and flowers from friends and readers. I do not always get a chance to answer them, so today I am going to write about some of those that are most ...