Pruning a zucchini plant can be a smart idea when you're growing it in a container.

Kerr added that gardeners should also be careful not to put young, small plants in a pot that is too big to avoid rotting.

It just isn't summer without zucchini in the garden. However, these delicious vegetables can take up a lot of valuable real estate—unless you grow them in containers. Growing zucchini in ...