I received two Peace Lilies following the death of my mother. I'm fighting to keep them alive because they mean so much to me but I'm new at this and I'm mentally torn. The leaves are turning yellow and I've seen something crawling in be plant. What do I do to save them?

Hi Clara. The yellowing on the leaves of your peace lily is likely from a watering issue or a light issue. More than likely, I'm guessing that it may be an issue of overwatering which is common with houseplants. Before you water again, make sure to let the soil dry out and be sure the pot has drainage so that the excess water can drain away. Those insects you mention may be fungus gnats that can fly around as a result of the soil being too wet. Again, just let the soil dry out and those will do away. You're welcome to email me some photos if you have any.

Please help: Just like in that message from Clara Bradford to you about her peace plant I also need help on mine. I transplanted a part of my mom’s fluerishing plant in a new pot and new potting soil in may everything was going well until this past weekend when I noticed fungus nats everywhere in the soil how do I get rid of them?? I took the plant outside put it in the shade today. There is no yellow leaves and new growth is growing and continues! Do I need new soil? Can I spray the nats? What with? Please Help!

Fungus gnats eat moist organic matter. There really is noting to spray as the potting soil needs to dry out. Your fresh potting soil provides the gnats with plenty to consume. Plants placed in the shade are using less water than those in the sun, so be sure not to over water so the soils do get a chance to dry down