If you've noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you've encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs. These insects are often found on ...

What is this white stuff on the stems of my plants? This is a normal occurrence that happens every year in gardens all over the place. In this short video I quickly go through exactly what it is so ...

While (finally) watering my houseplants, I noticed that one of the (many) ones turning yellow was not doing so because of lack of water. It has mealybugs. Do as I say, not as I do. Huh, will you look ...

Discovering white powder on your plant's soil can be both puzzling and concerning. As a dedicated gardener, I know how disheartening it is to see your beloved plants show signs of distress. Whether ...

A. Mealybugs are a common pest of houseplants during the winter. They thrive in the warm, dry conditions of our homes. The females are a small white insect covered with a waxy, fluffy coating looking ...

From rust-fly larvae that bore into our carrots to cabbageworms that turn cabbage and broccoli leaves to lace, all sorts of bugs attack our vegetable gardens this time of year. No crop is immune to ...

Q: I was wondering why some of my houseplants were always seeming to struggle or get dried leaf tips, and when I pulled the pot off and looked at the roots, there were a lot of white things that might ...

Gardening season isn’t over yet, and you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

Please advise what I can do about my azalea bushes. The tops of the leaves are covered with tiny white spots and the undersides of the leaves are covered with reddish brown spots. The new growth is ...

Question: Our one tomato plant growing in a large container appears healthy except for a few leaves with white lines. Is this something to worry about? Answer: Into every tomato plant’s life come a ...