Pull dead plants with pests or disease—like tomatoes or squash—to prevent future issues and support crop rotation. Leave healthy dead plants or cover crops like rye to boost soil and block weeds. Skip ...

Removing pest- and disease-ridden plants can keep problems from overwintering and recurring next spring. Composting diseased plants may allow plant problems to spread. For safe disposal, always burn ...

So you lost plants this year to May’s slogfest and then to summer’s dry heat? The full toll might not even be apparent until next spring when dead/damaged plants try to shift back into growth mode. It ...