Every gardener has a nemesis. For some, it’s powdery mildew or aphids. For me, it’s the squash vine borer. Last summer, ...

Squash vine borers ( Melittia cucurbitae) attack a wide range of plants including summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, ...

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Thyme and marigolds are both known for their ability to keep bad insects away from your garden, so if you plant both as a ...

This creates more planting space and makes it easier to spot the dreaded squash vine borers that attach to the lower stem. Rise and Shine hybrid summer squash was bred for growing vertically.

"Beware the clear-wing moth who lays eggs on the stems of squash," says Holston. "Squash vine borers consider the juicy, tender zucchini stems a delicacy. Its larvae burrow through stems and eat ...