QUESTION: I planted a sweetgum tree in the spring and it seemed to be doing fine. The leaves recently have turned brown, and the tree appears to be dying. What caused the sudden change in the foliage?

Thrips on plants in your garden or indoors can cause a lot of damage. Here's how to stop these pests with simple organic techniques. Thrips on plants can spell trouble for gardens, houseplant ...

Q. I think some of my indoor plants have thrips. How can I know for sure, and what can I do to get rid of them? Thrip damage usually shows up as stunted growth, papery, distorted leaves, stippling, ...

It was bad enough that our region’s cold, wet spring affected our tomato plants’ ability to produce a normal crop. When an unusual insect problem arose on them as well, I began taking it personally.

Q: I think some of my indoor plants have thrips. How can I know for sure, and what can I do to get rid of them? A: Thrip damage usually shows up as stunted growth, papery, distorted leaves, stippling ...

Q. I have a thrip problem on my rhododendron and now it has spread to two other plants. I’ve sprayed the plants but it doesn’t seem to faze them. What should I do? A. Thrips have been a problem on ...

Hot days and dry Santa Ana winds have been the kickoff for chilli thrips season for the past five years in many California rose gardens. The following are the inconvenient truths you need to know ...