You’ve probably heard of the term ‘pinching out’ before – it’s a popular gardening technique used on the likes of tomatoes, sweet peas and plenty of other plants. But what does ‘pinching out’ mean?

gardener squats down to inspect tomato plant - Valeriy_g/Getty Images If you've run out of fertilizer and your tomato plants need a quick pick-me-up, an unexpected pantry staple can help: molasses.

If you've run out of fertilizer and your tomato plants need a quick pick-me-up, an unexpected pantry staple can help: molasses. Yes, the sticky substance your great-great-grandmother might have added ...