Most gardeners who grow robust tomato plants with abundant, healthy fruit know the importance of mulching. Applying a layer of mulch around plants can keep the soil cool in summer and warmer in spring ...

Tomatoes remain one of the most universally popular crops to grow at home, but they are not without challenges. However, there is one easy thing you can do for your crops that offers many potential ...

MULCH YOUR WAY TO BETTER TOMATOES Jodi Alton asks: Last year I had a problem growing tomatoes. I was out there watering them almost every day because the soil was drying out so fast. The weeds were ...

Twisted or curled leaves on tomato plants can be caused by environmental stress, chemical exposure, or biological factors. While curling leaves do not necessarily kill the plant, determining the cause ...

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ear and eye protection when shredding leaves. Using a shredder is a ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota is in the thick of fall and the leaf piles are growing. Busy outside his home for the second day in a row, Mark Hawkinson at least has a plan for all the leaves that keep ...

We made a guide to help you protect vegetables and annuals from frost, choose the right lawn fertilizer and know when to ...

With cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours, the leaves should start dropping from our trees pretty soon. Some have already started, although I think those already dropping are falling from ...