During the past few months, I’ve been writing extensively about spider mites, trying to share what I’ve learned over the years with other gardeners who are battling these tiny pests. One of...

I’ve dealt with plenty of garden pests over the years, but of all of them, spider mites might be the most infuriating. They show up out of nowhere and reproduce quickly, and if they aren’t...

Have you ever had plants in your garden that looked great...until they didn’t. Maybe you noticed clusters of small white dots expanding across your plant’s leaves or even patches of dried or...

If you’re anything like me, you probably pay close attention to your plants, especially if you’re growing everything in the confines of your backyard. And I’m guessing there’s a good chance...

If you’ve ever lost a plant to spider mites, you probably know how frustrating it is. I had to rip out two heirloom tomato plants last year because I didn’t know what a spider mite infestation...

One of the most disappointing gardening experiences I’ve ever had involved spider mites. Many years ago, I had a beautiful spring garden and was particularly proud of my many tomato plants. But...