Gardening Tips: Want Better Tomatoes? These 4 Simple Gardening Habits Can Make Big Difference

It is especially good for indeterminate tomatoes when suckers or shoots grow between the stem and other branches. Prune young suckers. Some selective pruning may be done to promote air circulation and avoid too dense a canopy. Of course, some varieties may require different pruning techniques depending on the support system used.

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1. Apply mulch to vegetables: An appropriate organic mulch could help retain soil moisture, minimize weed growth and minimize soil splash on the plants.
2. Mind newly planted crops: New plants will require moisture consistently during their adaptation to a new environment.
3. Use local plants: Native plants will adapt easily due to similar conditions and will attract animals and birds that can feed on them or pollinate them.
4. Deal with pests using seasons: Growing a garden does not necessarily mean struggling with all pests at once. Changing your planting time can reduce pest attacks.

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