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

These tiny critters can do a lot of damage to your favorite houseplants. Anastasia Deriy/Getty Images While you may be more concerned about giving your houseplant the optimal light, water, and ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Something is happening to my tomato plants. The foliage looks unhealthy, and I ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — WGN’s Plant Daddy Tim Joyce is ...

Q: I have snailseed vines in several of my beds. I have tried pulling them out, spraying them with a weedkiller, and tying them off with a plastic bag to deprive them of air. Nothing has killed them.

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 ...

Two-spotted spider mites are infesting drought-stressed soybeans in Indiana. When left untreated, mites can cause severe and irreversible foliar damage to soybean plants. (Purdue Department of ...

If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits. These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight. At first, your plant may look a little “off,” but you ...

Spider mites are commonly found on any number of plants, whether it be fruit trees, vegetables, ornamental shrubs, and, yes, even houseplants. While most outdoor vegetation can tolerate a low number ...