Q: I was tending my houseplants and noticed that my Swedish ivy is developing dry leaves with a white dust covering some of the leaves and those leaves are the ones that are starting to curl and dry.

My uncle, who is an avid gardener, noticed mealybugs on some of my houseplants and I’d like some advice on how to get rid of them. He told me that I need to spray them, but I would rather not use any ...

It never fails to amaze me. In the deepest freeze of winter, if you leave just a few drops of red wine in a glass on the kitchen counter, fruit flies will somehow manage to find it. It’s the same with ...

During the winter months, proper care of your houseplants can help ensure the health of your collection. Keeping houseplants away from cold drafts, radiators and hot air vents, as well as making sure ...

I am concerned about the use of pesticides on lawns in my neighborhood. How can I find out what is being sprayed and when they are spraying? — Linda, Racine. This is the time of year that the ...

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