I am looking for shrubs that resist spider mites. Also, after taking up all the shrubs that were killed by these spider mites, can I plant shrubs back in the same spots without the new plants being ...

Q: For the last few years, I have been having problems with spider mites on my tomato plants. I’ve tried hosing off the plants in the morning, but I think this has been causing blossom end rot on the ...

I hope you have never seen webbing (in the photo above) on a plant in your care. I wish I could make that claim, but this is my beloved oleander overrun by spider mites. To my discredit, the leaves ...

Q. Two plants in my living room have yellowing leaves. Can you suggest what’s wrong? -Diane Broyles, San Luis Obispo A. Causes of yellowing leaves on houseplants can often be diagnosed with a little ...

Spider mites can be quite the nuisance and in some cases very detrimental to host plants. Some western counties in the state are seeing high and damaging populations of two-spotted spider mites on ...

Spider mites are stubborn pests that can feed on your houseplant's tissue and sap. They thrive in warm, dry environments with low humidity levels. To eradicate spider mites, quarantine your plant and ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...