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Slugs seem to be that garden pest that really drives people crazy. They hide in the daytime, and at night, while we sleep, they manage to sneak out and devour lovingly planted vegetables and even ...

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They may not turn into Prince Charming, but a toad can wipe out 10,000 pests in a season. Here’s why your yard needs a toad ...

Slugs can be kept at bay in your garden through careful selection of particular flowers and plants. There are few things more irritating for gardeners than finding their plants' leaves peppered with ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I’ve heard ...

If you're struggling with slugs in your garden, one natural and affordable slug deterrent this spring works well say experts ...

Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens — but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology ...

You may have heard that a natural way to get rid of a pest infestation is with your morning cup of joe, but how effective is this method really? While there's certainly some truth behind the fact that ...