At Tom's Guide, we love tomatoes. Each year, we grow dozens of them in our yards and gardens, so we're always looking for ways to get more. We've put together these stories for you, based on our own experiences growing tomatoes, as well as expert advice from those who really know their stuff.
Planting tips
The 7 best companion plants for tomatoes
Keep tomatoes happy with these 7 companion plants
Don't make this one big mistake when planting tomatoes
Space matters
Tired of bland tomatoes?
I recommend growing these 5 varieties at home if you love flavor
How to grow tomatoes from seeds in 5 easy steps
It's easier than you think
Fertilizing tips
This kitchen staple could be the secret to a bumper crop
The secret ingredient to bigger tomatoes could be in your pantry
Boost your harvest with this expert-approved tip
Increase your yield
When to fertilize tomatoes
The 3-step schedule for a bountiful harvest
Watering tips
How often should you water tomato plants
And when should you do it?
The best time of day to water your tomato plant
You could be making this big mistake
Pruning tomatoes
7 pruning mistakes that could damage your tomato plant
Don't make these mistakes
How to prune tomato plants in 3 easy steps
It's not that difficult
Gardening essentials we love




Tomato diseases
How to get rid of tomato blossom end rot
Fix this common problem
Why your tomatoes keep splitting (and how to fix it)
Here's how to save split tomatoes fast
This one easy hack will stop tomato blight in its tracks
A gardener shares his trick
7 reasons your tomato plant is wilting — and how to fix it
The solutions are easier than you think
Why are my tomato plant leaves turning yellow?
5 steps to save your harvest
Harvesting
3 ways to tell that your tomatoes are ready to harvest
Watch out for these key signs
5 tips to ripen green tomatoes
Do you have green tomatoes left on the vine? Here's how to ripen them.