To fight off the tomato pinworm, silicon might just be the answer. The tomato pinworm (Phthorimaea absoluta) is an invasive pest species that originates in South America and is now found in Europe, ...

The roots of your tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants need plenty of room to grow, but compacted soil can limit their ability to produce healthy fruit and also promote pathogens. When tomato plants ...

Tomatoes are generally easy to cultivate and require minimal maintenance, but keen gardeners should keep a watchful eye on their leaves. April's warm yet damp climate creates the ideal environment for ...

A team of entomologists and botanists at the International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Nairobi and the University of Pretoria has found that adding silicon to soil can help tomato ...

Though there are several helpful tips for growing a thriving herb garden, if you really want to set your herb garden up for success, start by improving what's beneath your plants: the soil. Many herbs ...