People try all sorts of tricks to achieve a bigger tomato harvest. A dedicated tomato gardener will test different varieties, ...

Basil and tomatoes are happy companions, pairing well both on the plate and in the ground, as there are a few reasons to grow ...

Many plants need to be pollinated to produce fruits or seeds to make more plants. But if pollinators are scarce in your area or you're growing fruit-bearing plants indoors, hand-pollinating is ...

Pollinating tomatoes by hand can ensure that more fruit develops.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images If your tomato plants are flowering but not producing fruit, you might be ...

Pollinator gardens are the talk of the town these days. Flowers that are known to attract bees and butterflies are purposefully planted in the garden to encourage pollination, which is essential for ...

Human changes to the environment have been linked to widespread pollinator declines. New research published in Nature Communications shows that intensive land use will further decrease pollination and ...

If you allow your prospective heirloom to cross-pollinate with any other tomato variety, whether hybrid or heirloom, it ...

Streetlights alter the number of flower visits by insects not just at night, but also during the daytime. Artificial light at night thus indirectly affects the entire plant-pollinator community, with ...

Animal-mediated pollination is a vital ecosystem service to crops and wild plants, and long-term stability of plant–pollinator interactions is therefore crucial for maintaining plant biodiversity and ...