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 ...

Summer is officially here, and it's the best season to enjoy delicious, crisp cucumbers. Cucumbers are 96% water, making them a great choice to stay hydrated and refreshed during the hotter months. If ...

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 ...

For a bountiful cucumber harvest, avoid planting them near potatoes, melons, or fennel, as they compete for resources or release harmful chemicals. Aromatic herbs may affect flavor, while squash ...

Radishes make excellent cucumber companion plants as they can help deter the dreaded cucumber beetle. For every cucumber planted, sow a few radish seeds at the base. Do not harvest them. Let them grow ...