underfoot to begin the day. The control of snails by their enemies, especially by predators, is another viable solution. The introduction of Decollate snails may be very effective in slowing down ...

Has your garden been talking to you? I know that if it isn’t Catharine, mom or a friend, then it must be my garden, reminding me there is work to be done. I ...

Fresno, CA If you have pets and use snail bait around your landscape, make sure the product isn't toxic to animals. Not reading the label could be a fatal mistake. Mimi, a tan Chihuahua, is a picture ...

It's easy to spot snails and slugs when they're large, but finding one snail is a sign that you need to start looking around and find the smaller snails or slugs that are sure to be nearby. Snails and ...

HAVING A NICE garden can be very soothing. Flowers mixed in with lush greenery, and maybe a lawn, combine to create a serene environment that invites relaxation and reflection. Of course, we may not ...

Nothing beats a warm spring rain to bring on the slime patrol. When it comes to slugs and snails in the garden, and boy do we have a ton of them on the North Coast, a good approach is to think of ...

Q: I want to direct seed squash and cucumbers, but last year all my seedlings were eaten by snails and slugs. Is there a way to protect them from a similar fate this year? A: Snails and slugs are ...