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 ...

Spider mites, meet your match. 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 ...

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 ...

If the leaves of your favorite plant are starting to turn yellow no matter how much sunlight or water you provide, it might not be your fault. The culprit could be spider mites, tiny pests that are ...

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 ...

The best place to start when choosing plants to grow indoors to repel spiders is an indoor herb garden. Rosemary is a top plant to incorporate into your herb garden to keep spiders away. Rosemary ...

Worried about the sudden increase in eight-legged visitors? These houseplants are an effective first line of defence ...

Sp ider plan ts are beloved by houseplant fans thanks to their easy-going nature and relatively fast growth. Spider plants grow best in light shade, which makes them perfect for north-facing rooms and ...

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