Soil and Container Recommendations For avocado trees, Di Lallo recommends a typical houseplant potting soil with some added perlite or pumice to promote aeration.

Here's how to grow your own avocado tree, starting with the big brown seed from the center of the fruit. You can grow the plant indoors, or outside if you live in one of the warmest parts of the U.S.

If you're in a warm climate, chances are you can grow an avocado tree — just make sure to purchase it from a nursery, add mulch, and fertilize!

Q: Do you have any tips on how and when to plant an avocado tree? Each year I get a free one from the city and every year it dies.A: When you bring your tree home, make sure you don’t let it dry ...

The avocado tree doesn't lend itself to instant gratification. Although you can grow an avocado tree indoors, it could take years (if at all) until you can expect to see fruit on your avocado tree.

This video shows how to successfully plant avocado trees in areas containing clay soil. Root rot disease and poor soil ...

ABC11 Science Club with BASF shows how to grow and avocado tree. Did you know you can grow a whole avocado tree from just a little avocado pit?

1) Collect and clean the pit. Next time you eat an avocado at home, carefully collect the pit to grow your own tree. Wash the pit clean gently so the brown seed cover remains intact.

So you’re thinking of adding a citrus or avocado tree to your garden repertoire. Great idea! Who wouldn’t want healthy, fruit-laden trees to provide delicious citrus and avocados?