While crushed eggshells are perfect for deterring pests such as snails and slugs ... houseplants as potting soil will lose ...

Even the best potting soil can become moldy, pest-infested, or compacted if improperly stored. It’s common for bags of potting soil to harbor gnats and other insects, egg sacks, larvae, or seeds.

• There are many pests that lay eggs in soil, including slugs, earwigs, flea beetles, cucumber beetles and others. If insects plagued container plants, replace the potting mix before the next ...

Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli and turnips are not only delicious, but they’re also healthy. Brassicas can be planted in seed trays or directly sown into their final growing position.

SOW SEEDS: Sowing seeds directly in the soil, the old-fashioned way, is far cheaper than buying transplants. Just be prepared to protect sprouts from birds, slugs, snail, mice and the like.

Good potting soil should be lightweight to facilitate soil aeration, provide good drainage, contain essential nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.), and have beneficial microbes.

Slugs are one of the last things you want in your garden and there are many signs that indicate they might be there, including one often overlooked one.

Egg cartons can be used to safeguard plants from unwanted garden guests, says master gardener Tammy Sons. Place the bottom side of the carton face up in the soil next to plants that require ...

Slugs and snails ruining your garden in the wet weather? Here’s the best ways to stop them Most slugs live in the soil in the day, coming out at night to feed - here’s how to keep them at bay ...

Crushed egg shells to keep slugs out Another method Angel shared to help keep slugs away is to sprinkle crushed egg shells or diatomaceous earth around the bottom of your plants.

GARDENING fans have found the perfect hack to stop slugs from destroying your garden – and it uses something you would normally throw away. Slugs can be real menaces in the garden and will de… ...