Tomato plants have a naturally sprawling growth habit that need support if you want to get better harvests and healthier plants. There are lots of tomato cages and staking options on the market and ...

It can be hard to know how to start your backyard garden — how to tend to the fruits, vegetables, herbs and more. Beyond gloves or tools like trowels and shovels, one of the gardening gadgets you’re ...

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 ...

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While “determinate” varieties such as Romas reach only 4 feet tall or so, “indeterminate” varieties – think ‘Better Boy’ and heirloom ‘German Johnson’ – tend to push well past 5 feet. And flimsy store ...

Tomatoes are a favorite of beginner gardeners. They’re easily available at garden centers and relatively simple to grow. Plus, who doesn’t love fresh tomatoes? The fast-growing nature of tomatoes also ...

The only thing better than a fresh Jersey tomato in the summertime is one you can grow in your own backyard. Right now, Amazon has some juicy deals on square plant cages up to 30% off. So, if you’re ...