Avocado trees all over the island have been looking like they are dying. This insect is also found in other avocado growing areas like California and Florida and in regions where the Avocado is native ...

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 ...

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 ...

An odd quirk of the avocado, Persea americana to botanists, is the clockwork performed by its blossoms. They undergo a complicated sequence of opening, closing and reopening that keeps each flower’s ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. How does one grow avocado trees in Orleans Parish? If an avocado tree ...