Q–My yellow-spotted croton dried out once or twice to the point of wilting before I got the hang of how much water was needed, but it perked up quickly after each watering. Now I notice that there is ...

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When purchasing houseplants, look at the foliage carefully. Avoid plants with yellow leaves, brown leaf edges or spots which indicate the plant has been poorly cared for. Look for signs of scale, ...

Q: I am growing yellow "straight neck" squash and zucchini in my garden. I planted them both at the same time next to each other. The zucchini is growing great guns, big plant, big dark green leaves ...

You've been caring for your houseplants religiously, watering them on schedule and placing them in perfect lighting. But suddenly, your once-thriving green friends are looking sickly. Welcome to the ...

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 ...

A: The first thing I would check for is spider mites. My neighbor's rosemary plant is "eat up with 'em"! Clip off an 8-inch-long branch and slap it onto a piece of white paper. If you see little ...

With continued dry weather, spider mites are one of the main pests to remain vigilant about in field crops. They will often show up in field borders first as they move in from other habitats, for ...

I have a ficus tree about 10 years old and 5 to 6 feet tall. The leaves have been turning yellow and dropping for a long time. It had been full at one time, but it is sparse now. Is there a chance of ...

The leaves on my tomatoes are yellowing and dying. What should I do? R.R., Owasso Far and away the most common cause of yellowing of tomato leaves this time of year is a spider mite infestation. Most ...

Q: For the past two years I have fought either spider mites or whiteflies on my tomato plants. I have tried home remedies and everything the nursery has recommended, including neem oil. They end up ...