Whenever cool weather sets in for an extended time as it did in May and early June, gardeners lament the slow growth of tomatoes. For some of us who dilly-dally, the delayed development means we can ...

Whether it’s too late depends on zone—northern gardens stop before frost, southern ones prune later. If frost is near, pinch flowers, remove diseased leaves, or pull and hang plants so tomatoes ripen ...

A gardener pruning the water shoots that grow between the stems and twigs of the tomato plant - johan kusuma/Shutterstock You've probably heard a lot about the benefits of pruning your tomato plants: ...

A person using pruning shears on tomato plants - Volha Van Meer/Getty Images Whether diced into a fresh Greek salad, simmered into a rich lasagna ragù, or even slow-roasted with a drizzle of olive oil ...

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Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. When I was in my teens, I ...

All gardeners want to get the most out of their tomato plants. But not everyone defines “the most” the same way. And that’s where pruning comes in. There are two sides to this raging controversy. You ...

You've probably heard a lot about the benefits of pruning your tomato plants: bigger harvests, healthier vines, fewer diseases. But if you've tried it before and didn't see much difference, there's a ...