Planting tomatoes at the right time is one of the most important factors when growing a successful crop. Plant tomatoes too soon and these tasty fruits can wither on the vine, but plant them too late ...

Lantana is a popular choice for May planting, as they are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and will keep blooming all season long. These flowers are best for those living in USDA hardiness zones ...

Companion planting is one of the most beneficial techniques for a bountiful garden. However, not every vegetable family is compatible with another, and mistakes in companion planting can happen easily ...

Peppers and tomatoes are part of the nightshade family and have similar needs for light, water, and nutrients in the garden. They can be grown together, but keep an eye on them because they attract ...

This is the time of year most gardeners are planting their warm-season vegetable crops if they haven’t already. So let’s talk about one crop that is likely in every vegetable garden: tomatoes. I ...

The Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Missouri, partners with the Master Gardeners of Green County each week to bring readers a question-and-answer column with some of the expert horticulturists ...

Growing tomatoes indoors is possible with a compact setup, but choosing the right variety and understanding its light and ...

Just when I thought my volunteer cherry tomato plant would continue to thrive into its second year, it became infested with spider mites and had to be removed. Last September, it had sprouted in the ...

Don't have a garden or only have a small space but still want to grow tomatoes? Well, you can grow micro tomatoes anywhere—no garden needed! In this video, I show you how to grow micro tomatoes in the ...