DENVER — The five main insects that may be bothering your plants are whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and scale. All of these are sucking insects, rather than chewing ones. They're the ...

Indoor raised beds are a natural progression of the current nature trend in home design. If the houseplants attract pests, ...

Gardening Safely manage insects on indoor plants The low light, shorter days and dry air of winter stress our houseplants while helping insects thrive. But don't despair if insects have moved in; ...

Question: I brought in my houseplants and now the house is filled with fruit flies. They buzz around the kitchen and around the dinner table. When we brush by a plant, dozens of little flies swarm ...

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, ...

Its leaves act as snap traps, closing when insects touch sensitive hairs, digesting them, and absorbing nutrients. With modified pitcher leaves filled with liquid, this carnivorous plant lures insects ...

Q: About a year ago, I received a peace lily. It has done surprisingly well, considering the various opinions I have received on how to keep it healthy. About a week ago, a caterpillar appeared on the ...

Houseplants with “lily” in the common name, such as calla lily ( Zantedeschia species) and peace lily ( Spathiphyllum species ...

With the worst of winter behind us, it's time to refocus your indoor plant care on spring. That means increasing watering, fertilizing, repotting and dusting the leaves. You'll want to keep the soil ...