On a warm, dry summer day, some of my plants’ leaves had a sprinkling of light dots. Some were turning an unhealthy, ugly bronze color. The underside of the leaves revealed webbing, indicating that ...

Most often, you may suspect a different pest, but it’s actually mites, which is why observation is really important,” says ...

Did you know that spiders are not insects? Or that mites are spiders? There are several differences between spiders and insects. For example, class Arachnida has two body parts and eight legs, while ...

Spider mites can be a problem on many different plants, both indoors and outdoors. But at times, it seems like they have a special preference for tomatoes. Typically, we first notice we might have a ...

The summer crop of tomatoes was subjected to very hot weather and the hot weather supported a large population of spider mites that sucked the juices from the plants and reduced fruit production.

This heat is tough on not only us, but also our plants. At this point in the season, it’s a challenge to provide enough water for them to survive, let alone thrive. It can also be a challenge to ...

You've been caring for your houseplants religiously, watering them on schedule and placing them in perfect lighting. But suddenly, your once-thriving green friends are looking sickly. Welcome to the ...

1. As the first flush of spring roses comes to an end, the matter of fertilization comes to mind. To see another flush of roses in another four weeks or so, fertilize now. If you keep your roses ...

A local gardener came to me today with some sad looking raspberry leaves. They were wilted, had yellow spots and had curled and shriveled up. My first thoughts were that some pesticides had ...