Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the ...

For farmers, successful avocado cultivation depends on careful site selection rather than rapid expansion. Planting in newly ...

To properly water a tree in its first year, turn a hose on trickle and lay the end on top of the ground within 6 inches of ...

Despite the frenzy over avocado toasts, the U.S. state that grows the most avocados has been facing complicated challenges ...

Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an ...

We tested popular avocado-ripening methods to see which ways work and which ways don't.

The cooler months are ideal for planting many tree species in Louisiana. Staking newly planted trees can offer much-needed support as they start to put down roots — especially in the case of large ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

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