QUESTION: Will it help my tomato plants if I mist them with a spray bottle? My houseplants love being misted and I want to make sure my tomatoes do their best. — Maria V. ANSWER: While misting some indoor plants can have benefits for their health, you should not follow the … [Read more...]
Will Tomatoes Grow in Shade?
QUESTION: I want to grow tomatoes but only have shade and partial shade available on my property. Can I produce a healthy harvest of tomatoes if I only have shade and partial shade to grow them in? — Francis A. ANSWER: There’s no one-size-fits-all response to this question, … [Read more...]
Do Tomatoes Grow Better in Pots or the Ground?
QUESTION: Is it better to grow tomatoes in pots or to grow them in the ground? I want to start planting tomatoes this year. — Raymond N. ANSWER: There are tomato varieties especially well suited for container gardens and varieties that grow their best planted directly in the … [Read more...]
How do you tell if a plant is dormant or dead?
QUESTION: How do you tell if a plant is dormant or dead? We had a hard freeze and a lot of our shrubs look dead, but I don't want to replace them if I don't have to. Roger E ANSWER: There are two different types of dormancy. Predictive dormancy, which is usually triggered by … [Read more...]
How do you clean and care for garden tools?
QUESTION: How do you clean and care for garden tools? This year I bought some nicer tools to garden with, so I don't want to ruin them. - Alicia F ANSWER: Though tool care may seem like a tall task after a hard day of work, whether that work was done in the office, or out in … [Read more...]