Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. avocado plant in pot Q: I planted an avocado stone from a store-bought fruit a few months back, and to my delight, it has started ...

Pruning an avocado tree can be bad or good, depending on when and how you wield your pruning shears. For example, if cut too much off at once or prune at the wrong time, you could damage your tree and ...

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 ...