Looking for some simple, safe, and effective ways to keep your tomato plants pest free all summer long? There’s nothing more frustrating than having your tomato plants get overtaken by pests and insects. One minute the plants are growing healthy and strong – and the next the foliage is riddled with holes and damage. Unfortunately, …
Did you know that one of the easiest ways to find tomato hornworms on your tomato and pepper plants is with a simple blacklight flashlight? And can it ever help to keep your plants safe from the damage they bring! Tomato hornworms are strange looking caterpillars that can measure up to 4 inches in length. …
Did you know that one of the best ways to make sure you have healthy, productive tomato plants is to prune up underneath them? Not only is it an easy task that takes only a few minutes to accomplish – it can make a huge difference in not just the health of your tomatoes – …
Now that your tomato plants are growing in full swing, it’s time to start keeping an eye out for some of the major pests that can quickly ruin your harvest – and one of the worst offenders that you need to be sure to stop are tomato fruitworms! Tomato fruitworms also go by the names …
Are you dealing with curling or deformed tomato leaves but have no idea what might be causing the issue? One thing is for certain, strong, healthy tomato plants lead to big harvests and delicious, ripe tomatoes. But unfortunately, whether it’s an excessive heatwave, an overabundance of rain, or invading pests or disease, tomato plants …
Did you know that the best way to ripen tomatoes is actually off the vine – and not by leaving it on the plant? It’s true! Although those bright red, juicy tomatoes look beautiful growing on your tomato plants, as it turns out, leaving tomatoes on your plants to fully ripen can cause all kinds …
Looking for the best ways to keep your tomato plants producing a big crop of juicy tomatoes all summer long? Tomatoes are by far one of the most popular plants to grow. Whether you grow multiple varieties in a traditional garden setting or just a few plants on your back patio, they are extremely rewarding …
Looking for a few simple and easy ways to keep tomato hornworms off of your tomato plants this summer? If you’ve ever grown tomatoes in your garden, then it’s likely that you have also experienced these massive, creepy crawly pests. Not only do tomato hornworms look like something straight out of a horror movie, they …
If you are looking for a simple way to increase your tomato plants’ yields, you need to try out hand pollinating your tomatoes. This simple task can make a huge difference between plants putting out just a few fruits here and there – or one with loads of fresh, juicy tomatoes all season long! Similarly …
Looking for a few quick tips and tricks to help your tomato plants if they happen to get blight this year? When it comes to tomato blight, there are a few steps you can take in order to not only help your current plants have a chance to survive – but also prevent blight from …