Follow this guide when buying tomato plants to ensure you get the healthiest, disease-free pick that will keep producing ...

Tomatoes are usually the best part of many backyard gardens, but if you’ve ever tried growing them, you know they come with their own challenges. One of the biggest headaches for growers is early ...

Some plants help tomatoes grow, while others can steal nutrients and compete for moisture. Avoid plants that attract the same pests and diseases and any that may inhibit tomato growth. Choose ...

Black spots on tomato leaves are usually caused by fungal diseases like Septoria leaf spot or early blight, which thrive in warm, humid weather and can reduce yields or kill plants if untreated. Treat ...

Peppers and tomatoes are part of the nightshade family and have similar needs for light, water, and nutrients in the garden. They can be grown together, but keep an eye on them because they attract ...

Provide shade during peak sun. Don't over-prune; let leaves provide coverage. Plant tomatoes early enough so they mature before extreme summer heat. Tomatoes love and need a lot of sunlight and heat ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- August can be a glorious month in Northeast Ohio. The weather is wonderful, hopes are still high for the Cleveland Browns preseason and maybe even the Guardians postseason, and the ...

Cooler nights are closing in, and the window to shape healthy growth is shrinking. A few careful cuts now will pay off.

Singer-songwriter Guy Clark tells us there’s nothing better than “Homegrown Tomatoes.” Many of us believe this to be true, making tomatoes the most commonly planted garden crop in the United States.