As long as you have a spot with six hours of direct sun daily, you can grow your own tomatoes without weeding worries or soil ...

Healthy tomato roots depend on aeration and consistent moisture. A simple soil addition keeps plants thriving while ...

Roma tomatoes, or plum tomatoes, are some of the most popular tomatoes for growing in pots and containers. “These medium-sized, elongated fruits have a meaty texture and low moisture content.

Tomatoes can be grown in containers and the ground, but is one inherently better than the other? Two gardening experts weigh in, and their answers may surprise you.

Q. What size container, and potting mix, would you recommend for growing tomatoes? — B. Axson, Chesapeake A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is wa… ...

If you crave the taste of luscious, homegrown tomatoes but don’t have the space for a garden, container gardening might be just the thing for you.

For container gardening you want to always get a bucket with drainage. This could lead to mushy soil and overwatered crops. Size wise, a 5-gallon bucket is the typical starting point though there’s no ...

Planting tomatoes rewards you with ripe, juicy fruit without going to the store, but choosing an ideal spot to grow them in ...

After all, how far apart you have to plant your tomato plants will also largely depend on where you're planting them too. This includes containers, raised beds, or directly in the ground.

Mid-February is a great time to plant tomatoes. Most of the local garden centers are already stocking transplants. Getting them in early allows maximum time for growth before the summer heat makes ...

First, dig a deep planting hole the same height of the plant. Size up the hole with the tomato still in the container and make any depth adjustments.

Finally, it’s tomato planting season in Colorado. Or is it? Technically we haven’t had consistent nights in the 50s to officially plant warm-season crops ...