If you live in an area with slugs, you know they can be a major garden nuisance. Nothing can ruin your elaborate gardening plans like seeing the remains of your tender seedlings eaten through down to ...

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!

Even the smallest slugs play a big role in the ecosystem, feeding on decomposing matter and in turn providing protein for wild critters like raccoons and chipmunks. But however important these slimy ...

One tiny animal can be a nightmare for avid gardeners and that is the pesky slug. From munching lettuce heads to destroying young seedlings, slugs can leave a trail of destruction in their path. And ...

Meteorologist Dave Epstein is our go-to person for pressing weather questions on everything from winter blizzards to summer droughts. He’s also a horticulturist, meaning he’s an expert in anything ...

11:48, Fri, Oct 17, 2025 Updated: 11:52, Fri, Oct 17, 2025 The mild, damp climate makes domestic gardens an ideal breeding ground for slugs, which can emerge in vast numbers to chew their way through ...

Dealing with pests is just part-and-parcel of being a gardener. If you grow vegetables in particular, you're likely familiar with the constant battle against slugs. That's why you need to stop ...