If you're garden is crowded, you over-planted zucchini, or the plant's leaves are touching the ground and staying wet, it ...

Pruning a zucchini plant can be a smart idea when you're growing it in a container. "Zucchini leaves need air circulation to help prevent molds and mildews from forming," says Holston.

Prune back and clear out dead, diseased or unattractive stems from perennials and shrubs, but not those that flower in the spring. Check proper pruning information for each plant and prune as ...