Snails and slugs are common pests in gardens. They belong to the mollusk family along with oysters, and they crawl along over a thin layer of slime that they produce to ease their way. Snails carry a ...

Snails thrive in certain conditions. Reducing these conditions limits snail activity. Manual removal is effective. This ...

Copper is highly effective. Copper creates a mild electric reaction that repels snails. This natural powder damages snails’ ...

This is your reminder not to be an April Fool and plant warm-season vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, basil or squash. In your container gardens do not yet plant coleus, begonias or impatiens. If ...