So do a host of other tomato companion plants by attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as helping to reduce pests and diseases. Even hanging tomato plants can benefit from the ...

What do you put in the middle of a hanging basket? ‘I would choose an upside-down tomato plant – yes you read that right!’ ...

Tomatoes flourish in compost that is rich in nutrients and has good drainage. Peat-free compost is a prime choice as it's ...

Strawberries also do well in hanging baskets. Three plants is enough for a 35 or 40cm-diameter basket. You'll need to cover ...

One horticulturist has shared a simple gardening tip to improve the flavour of your tomatoes, and it involves planting a certain herb next to your tomatoes ...

Treated plants fight pests without the need for toxic pesticides, oozing a "larval toffee" that stunts tomato pinworms’ growth and attracts predators.

Extend tomato season into the winter by canning, drying, or freezing. ‘Pomodoro d’Inverno’ tomatoes are a group of small ...

Often paired together in plates, basil is also an ideal companion plant for tomatoes. In the video, Jamie said: "Basil's strong scent can also help deter some common pests and it’s said that if you ...

A team of entomologists and botanists at the International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Nairobi and the ...

There are varieties suited to growing indoors and outdoors and some bred especially for containers and hanging ... growing a bush tomato, the aim is to create a single-stemmed plant.

Tomato plants have two growth patterns ... Their compact size even allows for cultivation in hanging baskets. However, when it comes to outdoor tomato planting, one horticulturist has offered ...