A major aspect of tomato growing is how to support tomato plants. Tomato plants tend to droop all over the place if left to grow at their will. However, as an avid gardener, it’s your job not to let the tomato crop conquer your territory; support tomato plants well for organized and efficient use of …
I remember excitedly showing my friend my gardening skills. Here is my tomato plant… The tomatoes were small bushes with hardly any tomatoes on. I remember him saying did you “pinch out tomato plants”. “Did I do what?” was my response! The taste of homegrown tomatoes cannot be beaten. Tomatoes do however need a little …
Harvesting baskets of ripe, juicy tomatoes are the ultimate goal when you plant a tomato crop. To make the most out of your crop and to ensure a successful harvest, you need to understand a little about their requirements, especially their watering and feeding preferences. In this article, I will explain how to feed tomatoes so …
Companion planting is a major aspect of gardening, based partly on science and partly on customs. Some plants do well when planted together, and then there are also plants that shouldn’t be planted together. Tomato companions planting is a great way to get multiple benefits in one go. Tomatoes are widely popular in home gardens, …
If all else goes well, the size of the container can be the deciding factor for your tomato harvest’s fate. If you give them plenty of sunlight, water and nutrients (in short, everything they like), and still receive a harvest that’s less than satisfactory, chances are you aren’t using a correctly sized container. Rootbound tomato …
Raised bed gardening offers a whole bunch of benefits. If you want to enjoy all those benefits for your tomato crop this year, start thinking about growing tomatoes in raised beds. With better drainage and soil quality of the raised bed instead of the garden itself, you can expect healthier plants and bigger and better …
