There's one vegetable that common squash pests can't resist. Grow it just outside your garden to entice them away and keep ...

Cucumber plants are fairly vulnerable to a wide variety of garden pests. And in order to protect your harvests, you can explore two options. The first is to reach for chemical pesticides at the first ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hand holding a ripe cucumber in garden - so vv/Shutterstock If you're used to growing cucumbers in your garden, you must know how ...

From gherkins to slicers, cucumbers are among the most widely planted garden crops. Cucumbers are relatively easy to grow but can be plagued by a variety of insect and disease pests. We can encourage ...

These five zucchini companion plants can help repel pests, attract beneficial insects, and suppress weeds without pesticides.

Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are a staple in most home vegetable gardens. Whether eaten fresh off the vine or pickled first, cucumbers are a delicious treat that nearly everyone enjoys. Even better, ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...