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 ...

The tips of the fruit are black and mushy. The problem is an issue with calcium absorption which is sometimes caused by irregular watering. Add calcium to the soil with produces like bonemeal or ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On a beautiful summer day last week in Northeast Ohio, the birds were singing, cicadas were humming, and there was a spring in my step as I rounded the corner to pick some fresh ...

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 definitely ...

Growing squash? Then you're likely familiar with how spread out the plant becomes as it grows. Squash plants are known for their sprawling growth, which may lead you to ask yourself when is the right ...

DEAR JESSICA: I have two Scotch broom plants. When is the best time of year to prune? Should they be cut back?--Gail Slotnick, Plainview DEAR GAIL: I love Scotch broom-- for the first couple of years ...

With squash, it’s always something. I feel like I’m my mother talking when I complain about squash. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. Squash, you’re nothing but trouble. And of course, every mother ...

Q: My zucchini squash won't bear fruit. The plant is big and lush and is producing lots of flowers — even some tiny baby squash that wither and fall off without developing. I have heard the gardener ...

Squash plants are not only prolific producers, but many types, both summer squash and winter squash, also get quite large. Their sprawling vines overwhelm smaller vegetables and other nearby plants.

Diagnosing landscape problems can be tricky. There are basic steps that can be useful in solving plant problems in your landscape. Step 1: Identify the plant. By knowing the type of plant affected, ...