Keeping landscape trees healthy depends on knowing when and how to water them properly, since overwatering can be just as dangerous as underwatering.

Incorrect pruning, particularly “topping,” is the surest way to ruin a tree. If it doesn’t kill the tree outright, it will result in extremely dense growth at the ends of the chopped-off branches.

Growing an avocado tree is tricky and patience-testing as it can take years to fruit. These tips will give you the best shot at success.