Most gardeners who grow robust tomato plants with abundant, healthy fruit know the importance of mulching. Applying a layer of mulch around plants can keep the soil cool in summer and warmer in spring ...

Q: Do tomatoes need pruning? A: When we first plant our baby tomato plants outside, we will remove the bottom side shoots and dig a hole deep enough to cover several inches of the main stem. If you ...

Question: We bought our tomatoes early and kept them in the shade of the house. They have gotten too tall and have flopped over. Can we stake them up, or should we let them become tomato vines ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! What hey beautiful week of weather for the second week of May. This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14. A big Thank You to all the Moms ...

A master gardener of 20 years says that this big mistake will deprive your plants of a truly healthy garden with soil that's ...