Radishes are small root vegetables that are compatible garden pals with zucchini because they grow underground. When grown together, they help the soil and ward off pests. "Radishes help break up the ...

In reality, most growers don’t prune squash plants. One of the reasons squashes and pumpkins are so popular is that their sprawling habits make them low-maintenance. You do not need to ...

Although we often end up with more squash than we can eat or give away, vines can be slow to get started. Plus, powdery mildew can appear on a wide variety of plants: roses, fruit trees, grapes ...

DEAR SIMONE: You’re growing Strobilanthes dyerianus, commonly called Persian shield.The striking metallic purple-hued tropical plant grows equally well in sun and shade. It can tolerate heat ...

Summer squash are a favorite for home gardeners, easy to grow and producing high yields. See our top 10 summer squash varieties and how to grow them.

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

When you're buying squash, look for ones that are heavy for their size and firm, not soft. Opt for smaller ones, as squash tends to get more bitter the bigger it grows, especially with the long ...

Cucumber and squash are in the same plant family (Cucurbitaceae or Cucurbit for short). Plants in the cucurbit family have separate male and female flowers occurring on the same plant.

For example, one butternut squash plant can easily take over a 4-by-8-foot bed. Growing it upright allows more to be planted in that same amount of space. With more plants, yields increase.

Squash bugs, the bane of many a vegetable gardener, are in the cross hairs of Mother Earth News. Or in the hinges, you might say.

Squash plants shade the ground, discouraging weed growth and confusing the squash vine borer. Interplanting may enable you to extend the growing season, especially for cooler-season crops.