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This video shows how I typically espalier single tomato plants that have self-seeded in the garden by making a simple mini trellis from reo mesh and a star picket. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Florida weave for tomatoes is a budget-friendly DIY trellis method for indeterminate and determinate varieties. Marje / Getty Images If you’ve ever tried growing lots of tomatoes at once, you know ...

Whether you grow mostly vegetables, mostly flowers, or a mix of both, chances are good you've wanted to put some vining plants into the mix—and that means adding a trellis to the gardenscape. A ...

Ripe red tomatoes on the vine covered with water droplets - Phetchanat Phonchan/Shutterstock While tomato cages have their uses, they aren't the only option for supporting everyone's favorite ...

Many said they are fighting the same backyard battle. Tomatoes are a perennial favorite among novice and expert gardeners alike. But these plants can get unruly throughout the growing season, even if ...

Take your garden to the next level by using these vertical gardening techniques. Build your own vertical vegetable gardening systems. Whether your garden is large or small, you can make better use of ...

A step-by-step guide for those who are growing their first tomatoes this year — and for anyone who needs a refresher course. By Margaret Roach As prime tomato-transplanting time arrives this month up ...

Planning your 2026 garden? Rennie shares practical tips on choosing quality seed, saving your own, selecting onions, and ...