Tomato plants have a natural tendency to produces lots of leaves and relatively fewer fruits. However, it's easy to balance leaf and fruit production by doing a little tomato plant pruning. Not only ...

Tomatoes are America’s favorite garden “vegetable” to grow. Botanically a fruit, the tomato was classified as a vegetable by the U.S. tariff law of 1887 because it’s served with dinner, not as dessert ...

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 ...

Learn how to avoid a common tomato pruning mistake that can stunt growth and reduce yield. This video offers clear tips and techniques to prune your tomato plants effectively, promoting healthier ...

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 ...

Q: Last year I planted several heirloom tomato varieties. They grew well, but did not produce many tomatoes. My Brandywine plant was beautiful and healthy-looking, but only produced one tomato. I ...

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 ...

Cheer on your potted cherry tomatoes with these 10 expert tips.

Q: Why is it not OK to cut junipers back by a lot but it is OK to cut back Chinese Hollies? Does the time of year control how much pruning is OK? A: Early to mid-spring is suggested as the time to ...

This is the time of year when gardeners are counting down the days until they harvest their first ripe red (or yellow or purple) tomato. For most gardeners, the tomato truly is the guest of honor at ...