Weeds that you struggle with all through spring and summer will dissipate once fall settles in so you don’t have to worry about maintenance. As well, bugs will be less frequent once cooler weather comes. Another great thing is that the cool weather won’t dry out your soil so you won’t have to water frequently.

So what can you grow in the fall? Lots of great foods. You can plant carrots, lettuce, parsnips, collards, spinach and radishes. Before you know it, you will have a plentiful garden full of your favorite veggies.

When you think of a tomato I’m probably sure you envision hothouse or plum or even cherry tomatoes. Nowadays, when you go to your local garden shop, you will be surprised to see a variety of different types of tomatoes. For example, there are disease-resistant types, or healthy types that have more Lychopene to choose from.

Which ever type of tomato you choose it is important to have a good space with nutrient rich soil. If you already have rich, dark, nutrient soil on your property, use your own and make sure you remove any debris or rocks. How can you tell if you own soil is nutrient dense? Look for worms, look and see if the soil is dark and airy and see what is already growing with that soil. If you find that your soil is dry, heavy and devoid of plant life, consider adding nutrients in your soil to prepare for a tomato plant.

Once you find a spot to plant your tomato plant, make sure you dig an adequate hole to cover the root system already in place. Fill the hole with some garden lime to help the plant avoid blossom rot at the end of the fruit. Also add some all-purpose fertilizer. Mix the two in the hole together with the soil in order for it to be mixed and evenly distributed.

Once you have you spot ready, take your tomato plant out of the container and spread the roots a bit so that it doesn’t remain square shape. Also, trim any little leaves by the base of the plant because you want to burry the tomato plant deeper in order for it to mature.

For climates that have a cooler night in the spring it is strongly recommended that your cover your growing tomato plant in order to shield it from potential frost. There are different types of shelter devices such as a glass enclosure or a wall of water out there so make sure you pick one that suits your garden.

A final thing to do for your tomato plant is to get a wire support. A square cage is adequate because it is sturdy and tall and there are good size gaps in between the wires so that you can easily pick the fruit.

Now wait! In a few short months you will have plenty of fruit for tomato salad, marinara sause or even bruschetta.