Nurturing and Harvesting your Squash
The squash area should be kept free of weeds while the plants are young. Black-plastic or very heavy mulch is practical for such spreading vine plants, as weeding can be …
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Growing Summer Squash with Pots and Trellises
As mentioned earlier, squash can be grown in containers, and you can add a trellis to a container or even an open-ground plant to save space and increase light and …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Summer Squash
Squash is a warm-season crop, very susceptible to frost and light freezes. Summer squash can be grown almost anywhere, as the vines develop quickly. …
Should You Fertilize Your Chamomile Plants?
You don’t need to fertilize your plants once they’re established. You can prepare the planting area by adding a half inch of organic compost to the soil about two weeks …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Diseases in Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
The best way to prevent potato diseases is to avoid creating conditions to let infections in. It really begins with getting certified seed potatoes, then monitoring your plants for signs …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Potatoes
You want well-drained soil that is free of low spots where water can collect. You should check the pH of your soil to make sure it’s in the ideal range, between …
Growing from Seed Potatoes and Sweet Potato Slips
Potatoes grow best in regions where the soil temperature is cool, ranging from 45 degrees F for planting and 60 to 70 degrees F for growth. So, if you live …
Harvesting your Avocados
Avocados are an unusual fruit: They only ripen— or “soften”—once they’ve been picked (or fallen on the ground). Yes, this makes storage easy—just leave them on the tree! …
Watering, Fertilizing, and Pruning Avocados
Once it’s planted, water the entire area under your new tree’s canopy every other day for a week. A new tree can hold up to about 2 gallons of water …
Preparing Your Home Garden to Welcome Pumpkins
Before you pick up your first seed packet, make sure your garden area is set up to welcome pumpkins. The first thing you’ll need to do is test your soil; …
