by Bethany Hayes Companion planting is one way gardeners can naturally maximize their harvests and grow healthier plants with fewer pests and diseases. Tomato plants attract many pests and diseases, so using a variety of tomato companion plants is an excellent way to ensure … [Read more...]
Do Tomatoes Grow Well in Containers?
QUESTION: I want to grow tomatoes in containers, but I’ve never done it before, and I’m not sure how they’ll do. Do tomatoes grow well in containers? — Thomas G. ANSWER: If you choose the right variety, tomatoes can grow quite happily in containers. There are just a few … [Read more...]
How Deep Do Containers Need to Be for Tomatoes?
By Erin Marissa Russell QUESTION: I want to grow tomatoes in a container garden. How deep should the containers be for cherry tomatoes and full-size tomatoes? — Allen Y. ANSWER: The question of how deep the container for your tomatoes should be depends on the size of the … [Read more...]
Does zucchini need to climb?
QUESTION: Does zucchini need to climb? I did not set up a trellis, and now I'm wondering if I have made a mistake. - Mary L ANSWER: In short, the answer is no. Zucchini doesn’t need to climb to grow properly. It’s an easy crop to produce in a home garden. The plant grows well … [Read more...]
Can You Eat the Green Tops of Onions?
QUESTION: Are the green tops of my onion plants edible? They look like larger green onions, and I’d love to use them in the kitchen if I can. — Sean P. ANSWER: Not only can you eat the green tops of onions—the flowers of your onion plants are edible, too. So don’t throw out … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- …
- 65
- Next Page »