DEAR GARDEN COACH >> We have a Hass 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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A recent tree removal in my garden freed considerable space for new plants. This column traces the process of deciding how to use that space. Today’s photo ...

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 ...

No matter the time of the year, it's pretty easy to source an avocado, but have you ever stopped to consider growing your own? Even if you're not particularly green-fingered, you can create 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 ...

1. If you have any kind of citrus tree in your yard, be on guard against Asian Citrus Psyllids – the little bugs with frog-like faces, that transmit a lethal disease to citrus trees. Download this PDF ...

On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Growing an indoor avocado tree gives you access to one of the most delicious fruits year-round, regardless of your regional ...

For farmers, successful avocado cultivation depends on careful site selection rather than rapid expansion. Planting in newly ...