Containers are better for deterring pests, while plants in the ground will need less frequent watering. Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful ...

Beautiful, ripe tomatoes growing off of a vine. - HiTecherZ/Shutterstock Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are certainly one of the more popular plants for gardeners, and with all of the tips and hacks ...

What tomatoes are most suitable for growing in containers? What do container-grown tomatoes require for success? With so many varieties of tomatoes available, the selection of a variety that will ...

Photo Credit: Digital Light Source/UIG via Getty Images. Summer is here and many of us are getting excited for fresh fruits and veggies. A great beginner plant for many, especially for container ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

Q: The tomatoes I grow in pots never do as well as the ones I grow in the garden. Can you offer any tips for better success? A: Next to herbs, growing tomatoes in pots is the most popular choice for ...

Tomatoes are cherished home-grown delights, celebrated for their luscious taste and culinary flexibility. Keen gardeners have two options for cultivating tomatoes: starting from seed, or purchasing ...

When it comes to weather, this has been a really tough growing season. Growing tomatoes in a container in 90-plus degree weather is not easy. I’ve had to water my pot of tomats twice a day to keep ...

If you are like me, you are scrambling to obtain the right tomato selections to plant in the garden or in containers to ride out this heat and produce fruit before cold weather arrives. If the cold ...

“I want to try growing tomatoes in my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful in doing so.” — Larry Zar, Highwood There are some basic practices to follow that will help ...