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

Spider mites are small pests that cause brown specks on plants. To get rid of them, isolate the infected plant and treat with a natural insecticide.

Q: As I was bringing in one of my houseplants for the winter, I noticed that it has spider mites. I put it in a room by ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

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 ...