Slugs can cause harm to your plants and invite fungal diseases into your garden, but thankfully, you can deter them without resorting to harsh chemicals. They can be a real nuisance in the garden, ...

Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in ...

As we’re welcoming the warmer months with the arrival of spring, we’re also getting to one of the wetter points of the year, and this warm, wet combo is the perfect time for slugs to thrive. Each year ...

Biological control offers an attractive alternative to chemical molluscicides in the management of pest slugs, with nematodes emerging as promising biocontrol agents. Among these, species within the ...

09:35, Mon, May 27, 2024 Updated: 09:48, Mon, May 27, 2024 Slugs can wreak havoc on gardens, devouring seedlings, damaging crops overnight, and causing you endless frustration. While many gardeners ...

Do you have a slug problem and not sure what to do to keep them away from your precious garden? Slugs can be a gardener's worst nightmare. You spend months nurturing and caring for your garden and ...

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I love to share the spoils of my Grow Your Own adventures with family and friends. After all, GYO is about more than the utilitarian need to put food on our table. It’s about reconnecting with the ...

13:46, Mon, Mar 17, 2025 Updated: 13:51, Mon, Mar 17, 2025 As the soil in our gardens warms up this spring, more and more slugs will head out to feast on new growth. Experts recommend that people act ...

With the recent spate of rainy summer days, our gardens have provided the perfect conditions for slugs to feast, with seedlings nibbled as soon as they surface and dahlias swiftly demolished. There ...

A natural approach to pest control and soil health. Creating a beautiful lawn or a garden filled with food and flowers can be significantly hindered by harmful pests, such as grubs. These tiny larvae ...