You are most correct about both sentences. I'm sure a little more learning to any of us will do certain better as well. From what I've seen it seems to be the problem that @englishtchivy wants to grow avocados indoor with indoor soil and without much bugs in their pots? Or do you have them planted straight into the ground?

I have a perfect solution for @englishtchivy; it involves a roof, a wall, and a great mindset. Cheers!

These are a couple of mine. I'm sorry about the messy mess, I've abandoned them enough and it's about time I put them all to produce some fruits!