Tomatoes are America’s favorite garden “vegetable” to grow. Botanically a fruit, the tomato was classified as a vegetable by the U.S. tariff law of 1887 because it’s served with dinner, not as dessert ...

Landscaping expert Todd Bowman shared essential pruning tips for various plants, emphasizing timing and techniques for ...

Question: I love homegrown tomatoes and I want to grow as many as possible all summer long. How do I make that happen? Answer: Tomato starts have been available in stores and farmers markets since ...

Learn how to grow better tomatoes by avoiding common mistakes, choosing the right containers, and watering consistently.

The dozen tips explored here can give gardeners a major leg up when it comes to ensuring their tomato plants thrive, and ...

Some of our onions have bolted too early and the bulbs have stopped growing. What should I do to prevent this? Onion bulbs do stop growing once it has "bolted" (set seed), so it is good to deadhead ...

Mid-July is a good time to evaluate tomato plant progress and make adjustments. Prune excess foliage and remove lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease. Monitor plants for pests and ...

When it comes to growing tomatoes, you don't need to have a ton of ample garden space to have healthy and happy plants. From staking the plants (helping them grow upward) to growing tomatoes in small ...

Staking your tomato plants has plenty of benefits, including a better harvest.

Every gardener wants a productive harvest, and staking tomatoes is one way to ensure your tomatoes yield plenty of ripe red fruits, as you give them the support they need to grow rapidly. Plus, ...

Grow juicy, ripe tomatoes no matter how small your space.

Indoor growing begins four to six weeks before the last frost, and direct sowing occurs one to two weeks after the frost ends ...