If an abundant harvest is the goal, companion planting is the secret weapon any gardener can use. Companion planting helps reduce pests and disease while maximizing space and crop yield. When deciding ...

Cucumbers are a summer gardener’s delight. Delicious in everything from salads to iced water, the refreshing and hydrating cucumber is also a beautiful-looking vining plant that will give your veggie ...

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 ...

Cucumbers are a warm-weather favorite in vegetable gardens, prized for their crisp texture and refreshing taste. Whether you grow them on trellises or let the vines sprawl across the ground, they can ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Planting your cucumbers with a friend to help it out. South Texas Gardener, Gabriel Vega explains what is companion planting. Companion planting is the close planting of ...

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When choosing companion plants—also referred to as ‘plant guilds’—there are a number of factors to ...