Snails and slugs are common pests in gardens. They belong to the mollusk family along with oysters, and they crawl along over a thin layer of slime that they produce to ease their way. Snails carry a ...

OUR flip flop summer – with sun one minute and downpours the next – can make it hard to know what to expect. And the conditions also make it a nightmare in other ...

There are numerous non-toxic, eco-friendly methods to control slugs and snails without harming beneficial insects, pets, or the environment. Slugs and snails are most active at night and thrive in ...

Unfortunately, slugs and snails breed all year round, but gardeners may notice peaks of egg laying in March and April, when, if conditions prove ideal, the eggs will hatch within 10 days. Individually ...

Slugs and snails are the number one pests in any garden and tricky to control. They feed on plants' leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. Damage to plants is usually viewed as irregular holes and scars ...

Snails and slugs usually will lay their eggs in dark, damp places, so if you suspect an invasion, start looking in those areas. This guide covers slug and snail egg identification, their lifecycles ...

The wet weather we have been having has been great for our lawns and gardens, with most plants experiencing a growth spurt. This is especially true when rains are accompanied by lighting due to the ...

*All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we will earn affiliate revenue. A GARDENING expert has revealed eight simple ...

Slugs and snails are back at the top of the list of pests detested by gardeners after being knocked from first place by an invasive caterpillar. In 2015, the caterpillar of the box tree moth from East ...

There’s nothing like that first spring salad you’ve been babying for weeks. And there’s nothing like walking out one damp morning to find every leaf lace-worked with holes and shiny trails everywhere.