As you will soon discover, most slugs subsist on decaying plant matter; they eat fungi, algae, dead leaves, and organic detritus. That said, some slug species prefer a little more protein in their ...

Slugs can wreak havoc on your garden. These nocturnal feeders love the tender leaves and petals of new plants. If you've ever woken up to all your hostas (among many, many other garden plants slugs ...

There is nothing worse as a gardener than seeing your efforts trashed by pests. Slugs and snails are renowned for destroying plants, especially seedlings or those with soft leaves. But there is good ...

Slugs could be banished from your garden simply by choosing the correct flowers to plant. Few things frustrate gardeners more than discovering holes riddled through their plants' foliage after slugs ...

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 ...

Watering plants creates damp soil and makes it easier for slugs to travel. As they're most active in the evening, it's a good idea to water seedlings in the morning, instead.

A gardening expert has revealed a hack to helps Brits defends their plants from slugs and snails, and it grows for free in your garden.

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 ...