The tiny raised beds in the Blacks' backyard produced lackluster harvests, if anything at all, because they were tucked under large fig and avocado trees, McLaughlin said. The backyard lawn took up ...

DEAR JOAN: We have an avocado tree in our yard and have waited several years to see the tree bear fruit. Last year we had nine beautiful avocados, which we harvested in early March. This year, we ...