For this reason alone, I am always on the hunt for a new hack. While there are endless snail and slug control methods online, sometimes the simplest works best. Here, I reveal one natural cucumber ...

Snails and slugs are different species, but they both can destroy flowers and vegetables seemingly overnight.Look for silvery ...

And combine regular evening snail hunts with other slug control methods. Such methods may include surrounding plants with rough surfaces, like crushed eggshells or small gravel, using beneficial ...

Chrysanthemums are an often-overlooked plant despite being among the most effective insect-repelling flowers due to their ...

It's that time of year when many gardeners across the UK have to opt for some unconventional methods to save their gardens.

Some of the worst are mollusks. Snails and slugs are notorious plant attackers. Tomato plants don’t stand a chance when these beasts come to town. Some folks would reach for the pesticide or ...

Slugs and snails are a common nuisance for gardeners, particularly in the spring when they feast on young plant growth. These pests are most active at night, especially in warm, damp conditions ...

My favorite trapping method is to chop up ripe tomatoes and place them on a cheap paper plate. Set it out in the evening. Slugs and snails are attracted to the tomato and paper and begin eating.

Using a bottle of beer to get rid of slugs might sound a little crazy, but gardeners swear by using beer for pest control. To use this method effectively, grab a bottle (or two) of beer and pour ...