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!

If you're battling slugs in the garden, you might be able to find an unexpected ally in your morning routine. While there are many tips for keeping slugs out of your garden, you may be surprised to ...

Slugs can be a nuisance in your garden as they are not afraid to eat your ripening fruits or vegetables -- even before you get to them. Slugs also feed on the leaves of your plants, and excessive ...

Effective slug-repelling plants include alliums, mint, chives, garlic, fennel, foxgloves, geraniums, roses, ferns, grasses, and hydrangeas. Winter is the ideal time to plan your spring garden layout, ...

Pouring your beer in the dirt can be a waste of money—and, frankly, good beer. However, if you have some leftover brew lying around, it can be used in the garden. However, don't start throwing your ...

Aromatic plants, such as roses, ferns, grasses and hydrangeas, can naturally deter slugs thanks to their strong scent and ...

Dear Heloise: There is no time to put grease or oils down a sink with old or new pipes! You pour off what you can as noted in a previous column, then wipe the pan with gently used paper napkins or ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. When her garden is attacked by pests, one desperate gardener asks for help from the experts at the Smithsonian ...