Key Points A sturdy metal, steel, or wood tomato cage allows good air circulation in the plant's center and prevents damage ...

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 ...

If you're new to growing tomatoes don't forget the supports. Tomato cages are easy to use, and a cost effective way to manage your crop.

Building your own homemade tomato cages is easy. Take a look at these four terrific plans — at least one will work perfectly for you and your garden! You’ll enjoy a bigger tomato harvest if you use ...

A garden hose is extremely useful around the yard and garden ... until it's not. An old hose that leaks or gets kinked all the time may seem worthless after a point, but it's actually quite useful in ...

Walking into a discount store with dreams of a lush garden feels like stepping into a treasure hunt. Shiny little tools, colorful planters, and bags of soil promise the possibility of a backyard ...

DEAR JOAN: Your column last week mentioned building cages for excluding rats. They also keep out other animals and birds. Our garden bed cages are used year round. We have a tall one for tomatoes, and ...