As mentioned, squash is divided into two common categories: summer and winter varieties. Summer squash are those squash that ...

Key Points Squash bugs harm zucchini and pumpkins by feeding on leaves and fruit, leading to wilting and poor ...

If you're growing squash this season, there's one surprisingly simple gardening trick that could double your harvest.

Squash bugs feed on the whole family of squash plants. There are, however, squash that are less sensitive to damage by the insect. Resistant varieties to squash bug are lemon squash, ...

Choose Resistant Plants. Squash vine borers are particularly attracted to zucchini, acorn, summer, and Hubbard squash, but they aren’t as interested in cushaw and butternut squash, melons, and ...

There are three main species of winter squash that we home gardeners tend to grow: Cucurbita maxima, C. pepo and C. moschata. Within these species there are dozens and dozens of varieties.

There is no one solution for controlling squash bugs. Once they’re adults, insecticides aren’t very effective. Start early in the season by laying a small board at the base of each plant.