Most gardeners who grow robust tomato plants with abundant, healthy fruit know the importance of mulching. Applying a layer of mulch around plants can keep the soil cool in summer and warmer in spring ...

Q: Do tomatoes need pruning? A: When we first plant our baby tomato plants outside, we will remove the bottom side shoots and dig a hole deep enough to cover several inches of the main stem. If you ...

Warm summer weather finally has arrived which means it's time to mulch our gardens. Summer mulch, which can range from well-rotted compost to a wide variety of other plant materials, is said to be the ...

October gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this week's column.

Question: We bought our tomatoes early and kept them in the shade of the house. They have gotten too tall and have flopped over. Can we stake them up, or should we let them become tomato vines ...

The ideal transplant is about six inches tall, has dark green foliage, and the pot is packed with creamy-white, healthy roots. Adele L. Wilcoxen Johnson County K-State Research and Extension It’s the ...

15:29, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 Updated: 15:30, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 Keen gardeners will soon be gearing up for the end of tomato harvesting season. The peak time to pick your tomatoes generally ends in ...