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.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Squash comes in many varieties, including zucchini, butternut squash, and summer squash, among others. If you're just getting started with ...

If you're new to gardening, it's easy to underestimate how much pests can affect your squash plants. Try planting a trap crop ...

If you've stepped outside on a warm afternoon to see your squash plants wilting, you may immediately grab the watering can to give them a good soak. However, this may not help. Firstly, the afternoon ...

"Fresh squash is one of my summer favorites, but I hear growing squash successfully can be tricky. What do I need to know before planting some squash in my garden?" — D.B. Squash can be a versatile ...

While winter squash plants are known to take up a lot of space in the garden, here's a selection of more compact varieties ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The squash plants in Gandy's Garden here at News 19 are without a doubt, the fastest plants I'm growing right now. I started the squash seeds back in mid April and they're 6 to 12 ...

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 ...

Q: My squash plants flower, but the flowers are not opening fully and fall off without developing squash. Can you tell me what is happening to my plants? A: There could be a couple of reasons why you ...

The length of the day relative to night is a strong determining factor for the induction of flowering in many plant species. Short day (SD) plants require a short day length (or more precisely, a long ...

Sophia Bender, 9, center, plays bouncy-ball roller hockey with Whitney Guitar, 6, right, and Rheagan Guitar, 8, left, while enjoying the warm weather on Wednesday at the Arboretum in Louisville. When ...