Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Red spider on my cedars?! S O S, 1 by tabasco

tabasco wrote:

Thanks, everyone.

This is not the first year we have had to deal with it, but it's the first year it's been so bad. I suppose in part because I have cut back on watering and the shrubs got stressed out in the heat and were more susceptable. If I blast away or 'miticide' the infected plants will they green up again, or is that section destined to be dead?

I was reluctant to spray them with chemicals because I've been trying to have a wildlife and butterfly garden and want to be somewhat more 'natural'---

Since spruces/arborvitae(?) are known to be prone to the spider mites and I will probably replace them--does anyone know what is a better choice along the lines of the evergreen family?

But I don't know, JamesCO, as fun as the alliums are, I'm not sure they are substitutes! LOL

You can see the location of the first shrub between the two tall trees. The second tall shrub is in front of the house (and there are three of these at least)....

Thanks again. t.