Believe it or not, what you do with your tomato plants after they die can have a huge impact on the health of your garden soil – as well as the tomato plants and other vegetables you grow in the same space in the future. Some tomato plants die back because of natural causes and …
Looking for simple ways to keep your tomatoes from cracking and splitting before you even get a chance to harvest them? Have you ever patiently waited until just the perfect time to pick that juicy, red tomato from your plant – only to notice huge cracks and splits on the skin? One thing is for …
Wondering why the leaves on your tomato plants might be shriveling, turning brown, or dying altogether in the summer? This is an issue that many gardeners face and one that often leaves even seasoned ones scratching their heads. It never fails – You have been babying your tomato plants all spring and early summer and …
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 …
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 …
Looking for the easiest and best way to get rid of the aphids on your tomato plants? Aphids are one of the most common causes of damage and destruction to tomato plants. The tiny insects feed on the leaves, stems, and fruit, leaving behind stunted and weak plants in the process. It can be hard enough …
Did you know that one of the best ways to give your tomato plants all-season power and protection is to mulch them with a simple but powerful trio of ingredients that can all but ensure a big harvest? Mulch truly is a wonderful protective blanket for tomato plants. For starters, it helps to keep competing …
Did you know that you can use the wood ashes left behind in your fire pit, wood stove, or fireplace to power your tomato plants this year to better growth, better health – and far bigger yields? Wood ashes are a byproduct that are often discarded without much thought. However, those ashes are actually packed …
One of the biggest secrets to growing strong and healthy tomato plants is to support your crop as early – as in right on the very day you plant them! Tomatoes are a crop that can grow fast and furious. Because of that, they can quickly get out of hand before you know it. In …
Did you know that what you plant near your tomatoes can have a huge impact on their health and productivity – and while there are plenty of plants that can benefit tomatoes, there are also a few that you should never grow near tomato plants? Using companion planting in your garden is a great way …