Do my creeping phlox need to be fertilized in the fall? If so, what kind should I use? In general, if the soil is good and healthy, there is no need to fertilize creeping phlox. If you feel the soil ...

Introduction: The rapid growth of the global population and intensive agricultural activities has posed serious environmental challenges. In response, there is an increasing demand for sustainable ...

Brown spots on cucumbers often come from mildew, beetles, spider mites, or fungal disease. Prune infected leaves, sanitize tools, improve airflow, and use sprays or insecticidal soap. End-of-season ...

A favorite summer flower is dahlias – little ones, big ones and even really big ones as is Dahlia imperialis growing from 8 to 12 feet tall. Were your dahlias looking fantastic earlier this summer, ...

Something is wrong with my cucumbers, leaves are fuzzy-looking with white spots and also yellow spots that turn brown. What is the cause and what can I do about this? This is most likely due to ...

Tiny spikes on cucumber fruits, known as trichomes or fruit spines, serve as more than just surface features—they play a key role in defense and quality. Now, researchers have identified CsTs, a ...

Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed in several Ohio counties. Growers should protect crops with preventative fungicide applications. Scouting for downy mildew is crucial, looking for specific ...

Once slicing and salad cucumbers like this Asian variety reach an ideal length, they should be harvested while they are still slender. A deep soak once or twice a week and mulch over the soil can ...

A summer without eating cucumbers would be a summer wasted. On a hot day, it’s hard to find another ingredient that feels as refreshing and cooling as the mighty cucumber, which comes in so many ...

Seeing your cucumber leaves turning yellow can indicate that the cucumber plants are stressed by pests, diseases, or other factors. Taking action at the first signs of leaf yellowing can increase the ...