How Well Do Hanging Tomato Planters Work?
We are always on the hunt to find the best ways to grow tomatoes in our gardens. Few crops enjoy such widespread popularity, which is somewhat ironic given that they were considered poisonous in medieval times. But these days tomato growing is almost a national pastime. But not everyone has the space or time to start a vegetable garden. So various container growing approaches have come about, but few are as popular as hanging tomato planters. Here’s a sampling of why they have become popular. First, you can use them almost anywhere. Since they hang, you don’t even need floor space for them. Put one on a balcony, and many apartment dwellers can find they will grow great tomatoes. Put a hanging planter on your deck or patio, and fresh tomatoes are just outside the kitchen door, handy enough for a quick salad or to slice for a sandwich. You don’t need to weed them nearly as much as a regular garden. They are isolated from the lawn and other weeds, and there is not usually that much surfac
