I like the looks of the squash plants - big and leafy with yellow flowers....plus the bonus of something to eventually eat. I plant acorn squash with seeds I save from squash I buy at the store.
2006-08-29 13:41:58 · 10 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I do this for two reasons...I have zucchini in the back garden and don't want the two to cross-pollinate and squash in front doesn't need any tending and the leaves spread out far enough that I don't have to try to mow the lawn close to the "flower" bed between it and the sidewalk from the driveway to my front yard.
2006-08-29 13:59:55 · update #1
I love this!
I didn't do it this year, but want to next year.
In Portland, Oregon's Sellwood district tons of people have big old houses will small showy front yards.
Many of them have squash in the front flower beds. It's gorgeous.
2006-08-29 13:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by angel_s_garden 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have seen this done and I too like the dark green leaves and the big flowers that are produced. It's a very unique way to not only get squash at the end of the season but also to brighten up your yard.
2006-08-29 23:55:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 22:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the front flower bed, but it is the star of my garden. What a gorgeous plant! And it is a true workhorse. Have you ever tried birdhouse gourd...my personal favorite? Unlike most of its family, it gets a white five petaled blossom.
2006-08-29 15:38:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I have flowers in the front and a garden in the back. I don't know why I do it that way.
2006-08-29 13:44:55 · answer #5 · answered by spezlee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would if I had a garden, but I live in an apartment. I want lots of veggies in my yard someday.
2006-08-29 13:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by Tina K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom does that. Big summer squash. It looks pretty.
2006-08-29 13:44:30 · answer #7 · answered by Matt Beezy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You DO know that's a really, really weird thing to do...
...but somehow practical, intelligent, and aesthetically charming. I think I like you.
2006-08-29 13:45:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i do, also and i grow corn and tomatoes and jalapenos and onions and cilantro.
2006-08-29 13:50:33 · answer #9 · answered by todd391 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont
2006-08-29 13:44:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋