When to Sow Beets in Ontario
In most of southern Ontario, that means sowing beets two to three weeks ahead of the average last spring frost of April 30, so roughly mid-to-late April…
How to Grow Hydrangeas: The Complete Guide
A practical guide to identifying hydrangea types, pruning them correctly, changing bloom colour, and getting plants safely through winter in any US garden.
How to Grow Roses: The Complete Guide
A practical walkthrough of choosing, planting, feeding, pruning and protecting roses through winter, organized by what actually changes by type and zone.
What Eats Summer Squash in Massachusetts, and When
UMass Extension documents three insects that regularly damage summer squash in Massachusetts: the squash bug, the squash vine borer, and the striped…
What Eats Summer Squash in Maryland, and When
Two insects treat Maryland summer squash as a primary target: the squash bug and the squash vine borer.
What Eats Summer Squash in Manitoba, and When
Manitoba gardeners growing summer squash face three confirmed pests: the squash bug, the squash vine borer, and the striped cucumber beetle.
What Eats Summer Squash in Maine, and When
Two insects account for most summer squash damage in Maine gardens: the squash vine borer and the striped cucumber beetle.
What Eats Summer Squash in Kentucky, and When
Four insects documented in Kentucky do real damage to summer squash, and each one leaves a different calling card.
What Eats Summer Squash in Kansas, and When
K-State Research and Extension documents four insects that feed directly on summer squash in Kansas gardens: the squash bug, the squash vine borer, the…
What Eats Summer Squash in Iowa, and When
Nine insects show up often enough in Iowa gardens that Iowa State University Extension tracks them, but only some of them touch summer squash.