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 ...

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!

August is the time to get rid of snails and slugs, like this Great Gray Garden Slug. Andreas Häuslbetz Getty Images/iStockphoto The third week of August is when you may be getting tired of your garden ...

Experts at Online Carpets advise sprinkling coffee grounds (not beans or coffee granules) near any entry points into your home to help keep the slimy molluscs at bay. You can also pop them around your ...

Here’s how to keep slugs from destroying your garden. 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 ...