The ideal period to harvest is when the aromatic compounds are at their peak. This is typically June and early July when ...

If you’re seeing small, mottled tan spots on the upper surfaces of leaves of azaleas, Boston ivy ... organic or inorganic insecticide. Spider mites. The most universal “insect” pest ...

But suddenly, your once-thriving green friends are looking sickly. Welcome to the frustrating world of spider mites — microscopic plant vampires that can turn a healthy houseplant into a ...

Plant the top of the fruit, leaves in place, in an 8-inch clay flowerpot with that crescent of the pineapple just below the grade of the potting soil to act as support. (You will want the clay pot for ...

Spider mites can wreak havoc on both houseplants and outdoor gardens. Try this easy, natural DIY method to keep these little ...

What would cause this browning, and what can we do to save them? Dear Reader: Spider mites do attack Italian cypress. They usually start toward the bottoms of the plants and flush upward and outward.

The humble mite, a tiny invertebrate that typically lives in small chambers on the underside of leaves, plays a mighty role in defending its host plant from invaders. A University of Michigan ...

Indeed, few may know that their lashes and brows could well serve as a breeding ground for tiny cigar-shaped arachnids, known as Demodex mites or eyelash mites, that thrive in hair follicles and ...