Growing squash? Then you're likely familiar with how spread out the plant becomes as it grows. Squash plants are known for their sprawling growth, which may lead you to ask yourself when is the right ...

In reality, most growers don’t prune squash plants. One of the reasons squashes and pumpkins are so popular is that their sprawling habits make them low-maintenance. You do not need to definitely ...

Why pruning matters: Pruning removes dead, diseased, or overcrowded growth, improving airflow and sunlight penetration while boosting fruit production and plant health. Timing is key: Different plants ...

Bill Dickerson demonstrates pruning roses in spring, and Walter Battle talks about summer squash. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, rose expert Bill Dickerson demonstrates how ...

Different types of leafy vegetables growing in a garden - Aimintang/Getty Images Not many people associate pruning with annual vegetables. After all, they don't require any shaping and being annuals, ...

Mid-August is the time to prune your melon and squash vines. Unless they are a bush variety and only grow to a certain size, garden vines will continue to grow until frost. Problem is, the vines are ...