Q: I planted an avocado stone from a store-bought fruit a few months back, and to my delight, it has started to shoot. Will I need to prune it as it grows? A: Growing avocados from a stone is a fun ...

Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.

With avocado’s popularity widespread, avocado pruning residue is readily available for manufacturers. The residue is also, a new study found, a good way of sustainably reinforcing plastic packaging.