Dear Carol: I have a potted lemon tree about 7 feet tall and 5 feet wide. In the fall before frost I bring it indoors, and not long after that I start seeing spider mites on it. At this time it has a ...

Q: I have a large cedar tree, I was told it is dying. How can I save it? It's green on top, dull around, and there are no ants under or on it. A: I’m sorry the news is not better — if more than half ...

The leaves on some of my plants have small spots on them and are starting to turn brown. I also see some webbing. What is causing this? — D.H. From your description, it sounds like your plant issue is ...

Q: My Italian cypress had spider mites, so I sprayed the trees with an insecticide about six weeks ago. Nearby Italian cypress trees are also full of spider mites. I was going to spray them with an ...

Q: We have almost a dozen Italian cypress trees in our backyard. They seem to be dying, and it’s getting worse. We thought we saw spider webs on some. What would cause this browning, and what can we ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Spider mites, especially the most common two-spotted spider mites, are dreaded invaders in the indoor plant world because of the damage they ...

I will be giving a series of four classes about establishing a desert orchard starting the first Saturday in November and continuing through Nov. 24. The class will be held 1-3 p.m. at Ahern Rentals ...

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 ...