Get the most out of every fire by recycling the wood ashes outside. Maintain a barrier around your plants for an eco-friendly ...

Slugs like a damp, mild climate. Slugs (and snails) like living in Oregon. Our mild, wet climate seems like paradise to them. There are a dozen important slug species in Oregon gardens (and a couple ...

I'm a master gardener who specializes in organic growing and permaculture, so I've spent the past few decades testing all kinds of natural ways to keep slugs off my plants. These persistent garden ...

One tiny animal can be a nightmare for avid gardeners and that is the pesky slug. From munching lettuce heads to destroying young seedlings, slugs can leave a trail of destruction in their path. And ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Say goodbye to slug and snail damage by growing these plants that slugs hate Herbs like garlic, thyme, and peppermint help keep slugs away when grown nearby or used in sprays. Flowers like marigolds, ...

Greenhouse slug looking down over a wooden edge - Anatoliy Berislavskiy/Shutterstock Some forms of wildlife are a welcome sight in your garden, like helpful ...

Historically, salt was applied to slugs to kill them, but any salt sprinkled on slugs will end up in your soil, where it may prove troublesome for sensitive plants. Try these natural control ...

Yesterday's blog was about David Kobos talking today about chickens (11 a.m. at Farmington Gardens in Beaverton. Today, though, I'm talking about Sue Bozarth, a reader from Mapleton, and her ...

Start controlling slugs now as they make their way to the surface after spending winter underground. (Robin Rosetta, courtesy of OSU Extension Service) CORVALLIS, Ore. - It's spring and that means ...

Have a gardening question? We will publish gardening questions sent to lqualls@mdn.net or mailed to the Midland Daily News, Ask the Midland County Master Gardener, 124 S. McDonald St., Midland, MI ...

Slugs are soft, slimy creatures (snails without the shell) that can wreak havoc on your garden. If you have a problem with garden slugs, try to tackle the issue without the use of chemicals. Slugs ...