In this video I explain what a systemic pesticide is and how we can use the Bonide Systemic Insect Control as a preventive measure to keep our houseplant collections safe and sound. Find it here: <a ...

Q: Crazy! My wax ivy and vinca vine are blooming! I have never had blossoms on these ivies, but I’ll take what I can get this time of year. — Mary Berg Lass. A: Thanks for the photos, and yes, flowers ...

Q: As I was out in garden on Saturday, October 7th, my eye caught a glimpse of deep purple, and I was surprised by a beautiful iris with 6 buds! I brought several inside, and they’re making a lovely ...

With some plants having been brought indoors for winter, and holiday plants now being purchased, the risk of insects hitchhiking into our home increases. If an insect is noticed on or near a plant, ...

Houseplant insects and spider mites can rapidly multiply to high populations because of warm indoor temperatures and no predators to eat them. This makes frequent monitoring of houseplants important.