Unwanted suckers on grafted trees can be a problem for a growing tree and inhibit its ability to thrive properly. Trimming them is, therefore, an essential job, but as with many gardening jobs, there are a…
Pruning an avocado tree is an important part of tree care. It can help improve the tree’s health, encourage fruit production, and control the tree’s growth. It is particularly important if you have an outdoor avocado…
Plant pinching is one of those things that sounds like something out of a strange, distant past but, is actually an incredibly powerful technique that allows you to shape a plant’s growth. In essence, it is…
Whether you want to grow an avocado tree indoors or have limited yard space there are several options and techniques that you can use to keep your avocado plant small. There are several major factors that…
It’s not as tough as you may imagine to cultivate avocados in an indoor environment. All you need is a little patience and the right conditions. Avocados (Persea americana) are tropical broadleaf evergreen trees, bearing green…
Avocado trees (persea americana) are fairly unique among fruit trees in that they are not self-fertile. In their natural habitats, avocado trees produce both male and female blooms on the same tree, albeit at different periods….
The avocado tree is native to Central and South America and has been cultivated for centuries. It produces a nutrient-dense fruit that is often eaten on its own or used as a key ingredient in various…
