Tomatoes aren’t really much different than other vegetables in that they want a soil that holds some moisture, but doesn’t ...

Tomato plants naturally tend to produce lots of leaves and relatively fewer fruits. However, balancing leaf and fruit production by pruning tomato plants is easy. Not only will trimming off excess ...

Whether it’s too late depends on zone—northern gardens stop before frost, southern ones prune later. If frost is near, pinch flowers, remove diseased leaves, or pull and hang plants so tomatoes ripen ...

I’ve said it numerous times: tomatoes are the dramatic divas of the garden, yet they are predictable once you understand their rules of engagement.

Monty Don shares the essential jobs for tomato plants in May, from perfect planting timing to removing side shoots for a ...

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 ...

Key Points Choose determinate tomato varieties since they grow compactly and are easier to manage.Tomatoes thrive in containers with proper soil, drainage, and regular feeding to ensure healthy growth ...

Pruning bush tomatoes isn't always necessary — but on a crowded balcony, knowing when and how to thin them out can protect ...

Learn about proper tomato plant spacing for determinate and indeterminate tomatoes and other spacing mistakes to avoid in your garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A light-skinned hand touches a tomato plant sucker. - KieferPix/Shutterstock If you've savored a garden tomato that's warm from ...