Next time you cut open an avocado and remove the large seed in the middle, rather than toss that seed, you can use it to sprout a new plant. Learning how to grow an avocado tree from a pit isn't ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected].. I have a rather large avocado tree loaded with fruit.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Starting an avocado tree from a pit is like taking on a miniature gardening challenge. It’s the botanical equivalent of having a pet rock: low commitment with plenty of pay ...

The avocado is officially categorized as a fruit. This is due to its classification as a large berry that contains a single ...

Q: We have an avocado tree that is more than 20 years old and over 20 feet tall. It gets sun mid-afternoon to sundown. The tree is located in between a grass lawn & an in-ground swimming pool.