Nothing brings fear into a gardener like the thought of a pest infestation on your precious houseplants! As loving plant ...

When researchers studying spiders and scorpions at the Zoological Collections Laboratory of the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil, came across a few-millimeter-long spider wearing something ...

Spiders are arachnids, a class of arthropods closely related to scorpions, mites, and ticks. With over 45,000 species, ...

A chance observation of an unusual spider led scientists to identify a new parasitic mite species in Brazil. While sorting through spiders and scorpions in the Zoological Collections Laboratory at the ...

Learn more about a parasitic spider mite discovered in Brazil, the second of the genus ever described.

The key factors that trigger a Hoya to bloom are age of maturity, having the plant in bright indirect light and keeping it ...

Growing lemons in containers is an excellent option for urban gardeners with limited space. Lemon trees grow well in pots, ...

Houseplant troubles can usually be traced to something going wrong with one of its four basic needs: soil, water, light and ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your balcony into a riot of colour, petunias are your floral ticket. From proper watering ...

Cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions are bad news for most animals, including spiders. But these creatures aren’t ...

Caring for this beautiful plant requires dedication.

WHILE your outside space is resting under the snow and frost, there’s another way to sooth your gardening soul. As of Monday, ...