Q: What is the best tomato plant to grow in a container? Also, how big should the container be? I expect to have to put tomato cages around it. Should I just mix some perlite with the soil in the ...

SEATTLE — Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris says you don't have to have a lot of space to grow tasty tomatoes — you can do it in a pot. But, there are some extra ingredients you need to add while ...

The holy grail of home horticulture is learning how to grow the perfect tomato crop just steps from your kitchen counter. It gives you the ability to act on a fleeting inspiration for a fresh caprese ...

Carrie Engel from Valley View Farms answers plant and gardening questions about the right pots and soil to use for tomato plants, what to feed an iris that's not blooming, and if there are certain ...

Containers are better for deterring pests, while plants in the ground will need less frequent watering. Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful ...

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Whether you have a sprawling allotment or a balcony garden festooned with hanging baskets, being able to grow your own fruit and vegetables often brings a great deal of satisfaction. The possibilities ...

After the initial potting of your indoor and outdoor plants, keeping them alive becomes your most important – and potentially most stressful – task. Knowing when and how much water to give plants is ...

The fourth of week of March is full of spring flowering bulbs, early blooming azaleas and rhododendrons, and more than a few lawn and garden weeds. This is a good time to plant the seeds of cool ...