If your avocado tree is growing in the ground, it is a good idea to do some mulching,' Katie continues. 'I suggest insulating the base of the tree by mounding mulch or soil around it at a six to ...

Keeping about 6 inches away from the tree trunk, mulch with about 3 to 6 inches of coarse bark or cocoa bean hulls to retain moisture. Avocado trees perform best in temperatures between 60°F to ...