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 ...

June is the perfect time to get out in the garden and prune those tomato plants! Here's how pruning can ensure a larger ...

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Some of our onions have bolted too early and the bulbs have stopped growing. What should I do to prevent this? Onion bulbs do stop growing once it has "bolted" (set seed), so it is good to deadhead ...

If you have a vegetable garden, chances are you have tomatoes growing in it. When home-grown, the fruit bursts with flavor and produces a vibrant color that store-bought tomatoes just don't measure up ...

Tomatoes aren’t really much different than other vegetables in that they want a soil that holds some moisture, but doesn’t get water-logged. The tomatoes, and other vegetables, need nutrients. The ...

Our master gardener shares their best tips to help beginner gardeners get a successful tomato harvest, including how to prep ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you tried your hand at growing tomatoes this summer, you likely have a produce bowl overflowing with plump, juicy fruit. As the ...

SEEING RED: The wet season can create all sorts of problems for tomatoes. In this month's "Gardening with Xpress," Chloe Lieberman takes readers through possible remedies. Photo by Lieberman Wow, what ...

February is a busy month in the garden for me. I dress up warm and out the door I go on a sunny day. I am either planting trees or shrubs, dividing snowdrops or pruning. Pruning may not be the most ...