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 ...

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 ...

When choosing tomato seedlings, check the plant's leaves and stems for any discoloration or infection to reduce future issues. Consider using stakes or cages to keep your plants off the ground and to ...

Tomatoes should be left on the plant right up until they’re ready to eat. Tomatoes are a staple in many summer vegetable gardens, but they don’t always reach their full potential. To ensure you have a ...

Tomatoes still green on your vine, and first frosts are round the corner? You can still rescue your tomatoes and ripen them ...

Question: We bought our tomatoes early and kept them in the shade of the house. They have gotten too tall and have flopped over. Can we stake them up, or should we let them become tomato vines ...

Tomatoes are one of the most loved garden plants. But a lot of gardeners are unaware of how to plant them and feed them to grow a bumper crop. I don't claim to know it all about tomatoes, but of this ...