Tomato plants have a naturally sprawling growth habit that need support if you want to get better harvests and healthier plants. There are lots of tomato cages and staking options on the market and ...

It’s been said, “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Build a better tomato cage, and gardeners will beat a path to your yard.’’ That's the hope of Dave Schemmel, of ...

One of the joys of summer for many gardeners is taking that first bite of a juicy, ripe tomato that you grew yourself. Homegrown and truly vine-ripened tomatoes offer the true essence of summer flavor ...

Small varieties of tomatoes being grown indoors in terra cotta pots - DimaBerlin/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have dreams of a thriving container ...

Inexpensive metal tomato cages are a common sight in community gardens, container gardens, and perhaps your own garden. There's a good bit of logic to support them. This type of tomato cage is readily ...

Normally, planting tomatoes at any time of day in early to mid-May would be pretty risky, as there always seems to be one outlier night that chills the poor plants and limits their future production.

Outdoor décor and garden elements can be expensive when bought new, making DIY versions of things like birdhouses, feeders, and birdbaths far more budget-friendly. These projects often reuse materials ...

Tomatoes are the most popular garden vegetable. The keys to successful tomato growing include timing, variety selection, site preparation and pest control. We plant tomato transplants in the garden on ...

Colleen Vanderlinden is a writer and gardening expert from Detroit, MI. She is the author of two books, including “Edible Gardening for the Midwest.” These bright orange cherry tomatoes have an ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A. That depends on the kind ...

A self-watering container can be made from a discarded molasses-supplement tub used by cattle ranchers. The 25-gallon tub is a practical size for a container that can control soil and moisture ...