If you have limited space, choose a vining variety to grow on a trellis or a compact bush type. The Smith County Extension ...

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Radishes are small root vegetables that are compatible garden pals with zucchini because they grow underground. When grown ...

Yellow nutsedge is a challenging lawn weed. It’s a yellow-green, grass-like weed with waxy blades that grows faster than ...

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

The blue hubbard squash, a cultivar of the Cucurbita maxima species, is particularly attractive to striped and spotted cucumber beetles. Therefore, it’s an excellent trap crop for these pesky yellow ...

Cucumber beetles are one of the most aggravating pests. About a quarter-inch long, yellow with black spots or stripes, the cucumber beetle is an enemy of cucumbers and squash, especially emerging ...

4. Nasturtiums (Image credit: Shutterstock) Most effective against: Whiteflies, cucumber beetles, squash flies, aphids ...