As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

One of the most common (and vexing) houseplant pests, these tiny mites can wreak havoc on your greenery. If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim ...

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 ...

On a warm, dry summer day, some of my plants’ leaves had a sprinkling of light dots. Some were turning an unhealthy, ugly bronze color. The underside of the leaves revealed webbing, indicating that ...

OK, that’s enough of that heat wave. Sad thing is, we still have all of August to look forward to before it starts cooling off in September. Here are some of the challenges we might face this month.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...