Hass avocado trees are best known for their edible fruits with bumpy, dark skin and pale green, creamy flesh. First established in California, this cultivar is believed to be a hybrid of Mexican and ...

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 ...

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. The house I rent has a mature avocado tree in the yard that produces big beautiful avocados that never seem to ripen. I’ve tried putting them in a brown paper bag and they turn dark but are hard as ...

It may be too early to be optimistic, but damage from the avocado lace bug appears to be on the decline. This year’s avocado defoliation still continues to raise havoc with fruit production in some ...