There’s no doubt that the avocado is the fruit of the day, whether you spread it on your toast or eat it as guacamole. Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fats and fiber, this is ...

When grown in the appropriate zones, avocado trees do not require extra care during the winter unless the area experiences a ...

If you have an avocado tree struggling to produce fruit, it might need a boost in fertilizer. As you've probably realized, ...

There’s nothing better than freshly prepared guacamole—especially when it's made with perfectly ripe avocados. In fact, you can even grow these delicious fruits indoors, whether it's in your living ...

Q: I’d like to grow a citrus tree and avocado tree in my yard but don’t know if they need special care to produce fruit. A: Citrus and avocado trees grow well along the coast and in areas of San Luis ...

Q: I am trying to grow an avocado tree. I have it in a container, and it’s now 22 inches tall. When is the best time to transplant, and what is the best way to take care of it in our desert? A: There ...

This week our SoCal Garden Clinic turns to problematic avocado trees: Question from reader Steven Klein of Malibu: In November 2011, I planted a 3-gallon Lamb Hass avocado tree on a slope with full ...

Q: I think our avocado tree has black streak disease and I need to know how bad it is and what to do. Is there anyone you would recommend to come and take a good look? I am in Oakland. A: Avocado ...

Q: I have two dwarf avocado trees. One bears little to no fruit. The other doesn’t grow much or bear fruit. I live in Moreno Valley. My soil is mainly decomposed granite. Any suggestion to increase ...

Question: Last year our avocado produced lots of fruits, but this year just a few and they are smaller. Is this normal? Answer: Fruit trees sometimes spoil us by bearing a heavy crop one year but then ...