What says summer more than a fresh, juicy tomato? Not much. So, it's no surprise that even people without big backyards are growing tomatoes in containers. However, choosing the right container could ...

Growing vegetable plants can be challenging in containers. But, if you live in a place without a garden, it might be your only option. The tomato is one plant that struggles to thrive in a container ...

“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 ...

Small varieties of tomatoes being grown indoors in terra cotta pots - DimaBerlin/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have dreams of a thriving container ...

It’s been said, “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Build a better tomato cage, and gardeners will beat a path to your yard.’’ That's the hope of Dave Schemmel, of ...

Inexpensive metal tomato cages are a common sight in community gardens, container gardens, and perhaps your own garden. There's a good bit of logic to support them. This type of tomato cage is readily ...

Colleen Vanderlinden is a writer and gardening expert from Detroit, MI. She is the author of two books, including “Edible Gardening for the Midwest.” These bright orange cherry tomatoes have an ...

A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is water retention. A tomato planted in the ground, or even in a raised bed, has the luxury of spreading its roots far ...