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...]
Volcano Mulching: A Good Way to Harm Your Trees
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever heard the term, volcano mulching? If you haven’t, you’re in the right place. Volcano mulching occurs in gardens around the world. Once you know what it is, you'll probably start seeing it everywhere! Gardeners and landscapers think … [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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