Wondering the best way to tie up all of those branches and stems growing wildly from your tomato plants? As summer begins to hit full stride, tomato plants usually begin to as well. What were once small, floundering transplants suddenly are now fast growing plants that quickly need help. One thing is for sure, when …
Wondering how to get rid of the whiteflies on your tomato plants? And how to do it fast? Whiteflies can be devastating to a tomato plant – and unfortunately – in several different ways. For starters, whiteflies love to feed on the leaves of tomato plants. They do this because they love the sap that …
When it comes to growing tomatoes, the one topic that always spurs a lot of debate is just exactly what to do with the tomato suckers that form on your plants – or more to point – should you remove them, or let them be? On one side, you have long-time growers that insist that …
Want to know the three biggest mistakes many gardeners make when growing backyard tomatoes? Or more importantly – how to avoid them so you can grow healthy plants that give you a big harvest? Whether you grow your tomatoes in a traditional garden, a raised bed, or in pots or containers – there are a …
Looking for a way to quickly get rid of the aphids on your tomato plants? And keep them off for good? Aphids might be small insects, but they can cause huge problems in a short amount of time. Especially when it comes to tomato plants. Once they find your plants, they can multiply fast. So …
Are your tomato leaves on your newly planted tomatoes turning yellow? Yellowing leaves are one of the most common issues gardeners face when growing tomatoes. Especially in the early stages of growth. Tomato plants can struggle to take off after transplanting – and yellow leaves are often the first sign that something isn’t quite right. …
If you are looking for the perfect way to get your tomatoes off to a fast start after planting day – there is no better remedy than fertilizing your young tomatoes with just the right dose of power! Tomato plants need a lot of power to fill out and grow strong. Not only do they …
Looking for a few of the best companion plants to grow alongside your tomatoes this year? One of the best ways to help your tomato plants perform better is to grow other plants near them that help them out – a practice known as companion planting. Not only can companion planting protect and power a …
Did you know that what you put in a tomato planting hole when you plant can make a huge difference in how quickly your plant grows – and how well it produces this year? Getting your tomato plants off to a great start is one of the biggest keys to growing a big harvest of …
One of the best ways to get your tomatoes off to a great start – and help them grow bigger, better, and more productive than ever is by planting them with wood ashes. And is it ever easy to do! As it turns out, wood ashes can be extremely beneficial all over the vegetable garden. …