From watering less to leaving one sucker behind, these Italian tomato-growing techniques can improve flavor and harvests almost anywhere.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In terms of popularity, it's no contest: Tomatoes are the rock stars of veggies. More than 35 million gardeners plant tomatoes ...

Tomatoes aren't particularly difficult to grow, but it is easy for them to go wrong. As a master gardener of over 20 years, I've been growing tomatoes for literally decades, and I've had some fabulous ...

Growing tomatoes can be tricky and slow, but it doesn’t have to be that way. It can be really easy to learn how to make your tomato plants grow faster than ever before with just a few simple steps.

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 ...

Seek out reputable sources like a local cooperative extension service for tomato growing advice. Standard store-bought tomato cages are often too small for most traditional tomato varieties. When ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

July is the month in Sonoma and Napa counties when gardeners typically start to experience water challenges. – Check to make sure all irrigation systems are working, and drip lines have not been ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a home improvement writer who aspires to grow a ...

Tomatoes come in a variety of rainbow colors, but there is a difference between red and yellow that might encourage you to ...

Warmer weather means tomato season! Depending on how much rain the garden gets, your soil might need a few days to dry out before you start planting, said Tomatomania owner Scott Daigre. Tromping ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Beginners tend to think growing tomatoes is either the easiest thing ever or that it's dauntingly difficult, and underestimate their abilities ...