Stake your tomatoes right when they're in their final position so they can settle in and spread their root system to grow taller. Choose metal or plastic stakes since they're non-slip and durable ...

It is important to stake a tomato plant to ensure the fruits are undamaged and you get the best harvest possible. No matter what type of tomato you are growing, they will benefit from being supported ...

The end of June is a busy time as the garden needs clipping, weeding and in some cases watering this week. The lawns in Western Washington grow fast this time of year, so they may need fertilizing as ...

Some of our onions have bolted too early and the bulbs have stopped growing. What should I do to prevent this? Onion bulbs do stop growing once it has "bolted" (set seed), so it is good to deadhead ...

“I want to try growing tomatoes in my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful in doing so.” — Larry Zar, Highwood There are some basic practices to follow that will help ...

We can plant a wide variety of vegetables in the home garden this time of the year, but tomatoes are the most popular. If you want to grow fresh, flavorful, vine-ripened tomatoes, now through ...

Late May and early June are an important period for one of home gardener’s favorite crops – tomatoes. Kansas State University horticultural expert Cynthia Domenghini said tomatoes need support to ...

Fall (which officially started yesterday, Sept. 22) is a busy time to do lots of jobs in the landscape, but it’s also a time to think about “undoing” a few things. Three situations to consider: 1.) ...

Master Gardeners spent last winter and spring growing an array of annual flowers, perennials, herbs and vegetables for their annual plant sale. On opening day, a line of early birds snaked around the ...