QUESTION: - Can you grow a raised bed garden on a slope? Our back yard is on a fairly steep incline and I'm not sure how to approach it. - William R. ANSWER: - Building a raised bed on a sloped terrain is a bit more challenging and complex than building a raised bed on a … [Read more...]
What Are Dwarf Tomato Plants?
QUESTION: How are dwarf tomato plants different from standard tomato plants? I know they’re smaller, but I’m wondering exactly what the criteria are for making a tomato plant officially a dwarf plant. — Michael C. ANSWER: Dwarf tomato plants are those with the rare dwarfism … [Read more...]
Do Tomatoes Prefer Morning or Afternoon Sun?
QUESTION: Do tomatoes prefer morning or afternoon sun? I'm trying to decide which side of the yard is best to plant. - Charlene D. ANSWER: - Tomato plants need an average of six to eight hours of sunlight per day. That’s a lot of sunlight. The requirements for sunlight … [Read more...]
Fertilizer Side Dressing the Vegetable Garden, Fully Explained
by Jennifer Poindexter When reading through posts on the internet, have you heard people discuss side dressing plants? Are you sure what this means or how to perform this act successfully? You’ve come to the right place. I’m going to fill you in on what it means to side dress … [Read more...]
7 Small Tomato Plant Varieties to Consider
QUESTION: What are some good tomato varieties that produce small plants? I don’t have a ton of garden space to devote to tomatoes. — Margaret G. ANSWER: Tomato plants come in two varieties: bush type and vining type. Bush plants are likely to be smallest, especially when they … [Read more...]
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