You don't need to use pesticides to get rid of squash bugs. Here's how to prevent and control squash bugs with all natural ...

Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to prevent squash bugs from ruining your vegetables. If an infestation has already started, you can pick ...

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

There are remedies that can rid veggies of common insects if applied at the first signs of activity, Don Kinzler writes.

"If you want to be rid of spiders in your home space, I would encourage you to not squash. You can either do two things: You ...

Gardeners have had a broad range of experiences with their vegetable gardens this season. Some planted early in May with the ...

In Illinois, we track heat accumulation using growing degree days. These help predict when certain insects will emerge or ...

One of the most recognizable summer garden problems is powdery mildew, a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants.

White capote has the potential to reach 50 feet in height and tolerate wetter soil than most fruit trees and will yield a ...

Squash will grow twice as much if you do 1 simple task in your garden If you're growing squash this season, there's one surprisingly simple gardening trick that could double your harvest.