I love squash and would love to grow some in my garden, but so many of my gardener friends have given up on growing squash. Any suggestions to help keep my squash plants healthy? — K.S. As gardeners, ...

As all the old jokes about country people not locking their doors except during zucchini season imply, growing squash can be a little too easy. And while figuring out what to do with the overabundance ...

If you're a gourd grower, here's how to prevent squash bugs from invading your garden so they don't ruin your prize pumpkins or cucumbers.

Many of us love to grow and eat squash, but that endeavor does not come without challenges. Two primary challenges to successfully growing squash are the squash bug and the squash vine borer. I’ve had ...

Here’s how to stop these bugs from ruining your harvest Squash bugs probably are familiar to you if you’ve ever grown zucchini, yellow squash, winter squash and pumpkins. “Squash bugs are a common ...

Squash bugs harm zucchini and pumpkins by feeding on leaves and fruit, leading to wilting and poor harvests. Control them early with handpicking, organic sprays, and by attracting beneficial insects.

HUNGRY FRUIT: Squash are heavy feeders, meaning they thrive in soil with high fertility. If you don’t have rich soil, you can add an organic fertility source before planting squash, and/or apply a ...

Seeing big, dark bugs hiding under leaves in your garden? Soon your pumpkin, cucumbers, or squash will start to die if you ...