Adding live plants in your aquarium helps recreate a natural ecosystem, and may be one of the most beneficial ways to keep your fish healthy. Plants provide shelter and security for the fish. Because they compete with algae for nutrients, they can help to reduce algae growth. Live plants enhance the appearance and provide a much more natural environment for the fish. By improving water quality and reducing stress, live plants are a great way to improve your fishes' health.
Planting the Tomato Plant. 1  1. Choose a sunny spot. Place tomato plants in full sun. 2  2. Space the plants 18 to 36 inches (45 to 90 cm) apart. This is usually enough space to allow you to get in between the plants to water, weed, and harvest. 3  3. Transplant the plant deeply. Bury about 50 to 80 percent of the plant.
Tomato plants do not only grow in the summer, but also can produce fruit indoors in the winter. These fruits will be smaller than their outdoor counterparts, but will still pack a tasty punch, good for salads and snacks. Container-grown tomatoes require little extra care than outdoor tomatoes. Knowledge of how to grow these tomatoes and keep them healthy will help you produce fresh, tasty fruits in the dead of the winter. Fill a seed flat or small pots with a mix of half peat and half perlite. Plant the tomato seeds 1/4 inch into the soil. Tamp the soil down and water deeply.