Following on from a weekend of heavy rain, wind and flooding from Storm Bert, our wet gardens are attracting one familiar garden pest. Slugs are more active in wetter conditions – so, if you’re ...
Slugs become more prevalent during autumn as they flourish in wet conditions and when there's plenty of foliage on the ground, but there's a simple method to get rid of them before they cause any ...
Slugs like a damp, mild climate. Slugs (and snails) like living in Oregon. Our mild, wet climate seems like paradise to them. There are a dozen important slug species in Oregon gardens (and a couple ...
If slugs have overtaken your space, don't feel bad. You are not the first, and there are plenty of tips for keeping snails and slugs out of your garden. Unfortunately, there are also some "hacks" out ...
The best slug killer depends on several factors, including the active ingredient, the affected area, and whether kids or pets use the treated area. The top slug killers listed below are a good place ...
Slugs and snails can be a mixed blessing in your garden. Slugs are almost exclusively a nuisance, while snails can have some benefits. Generally speaking, however, the drawbacks of each outweigh the ...
Spring and gardening season are well underway, but that means garden pests are on the prowl. If you're noticing some damage around your garden and you suspect you have a slug infestation on your hands ...
This is your reminder not to be an April Fool and plant warm-season vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, basil or squash. In your container gardens do not yet plant coleus, begonias or impatiens. If ...
Slugs become increasingly prevalent during autumn months as they flourish in moist conditions and amongst lots of fallen foliage, yet there exists a straightforward method to banish them permanently.
Autumn has arrived, and green-fingered Brits are being urged to take action. Slugs and snails will stop at nearly nothing to strip your garden of everything you lovingly planted. You'll find them ...