Slugs are one of the most frustrating challenges for UK gardeners, decimating young plants and seedlings overnight.

You just planted a tidy row of tiny broccoli in your garden. But when you head outside the next morning, you discover the foliage is full of weirdly-shaped holes—and some of the seedlings are gone!

If you're battling slugs in the garden, you might be able to find an unexpected ally in your morning routine. While there are many tips for keeping slugs out of your garden, you may be surprised to ...

Pouring your beer in the dirt can be a waste of money—and, frankly, good beer. However, if you have some leftover brew lying around, it can be used in the garden. However, don't start throwing your ...

Place them around your vulnerable plants and keep their roots and leaves safe, and slugs and snails will be repelled by them, ...

Apple cider vinegar is known for its many culinary applications, including flavoring dressings and sauces; as an all-purpose cleaner; and for its potential health benefits. You might be surprised to ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. When her garden is attacked by pests, one desperate gardener asks for help from the experts at the Smithsonian ...

SLUG STANDOFF: With wet weather comes a persistent garden pest that requires some creative control techniques. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Happy summer, lovely readers! After a fairly cool spring, we’ve ...

Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in the UK. Studies show that yields of many major crops, such as wheat, are ...

Rats can be a real nuisance in the garden, but there are some simple and cost-effective ways to keep them at bay ...