The average garden in the UK contains more than 20,000 slugs, so it's not surprising that the pests sometimes munch on our ...

Agapanthus Agapanthus are known for their thick, tough leaves that slugs don't like the feel or taste of. The most popular agapanthus is the 'Best in Show', which is known for its white flowers ...

IT might still be a bit chilly outside, but spring is just around the corner and if you want your garden to be ready for the ...

A woman developed an array of symptoms shortly after returning from a vacation, and parasites turned out to be the culprit.

Let's look at some of the latest news in gardening, including a study on how the sun might help kill weeds, effects on our ...

I found this beautifully coloured snail atop a sand dune on Ventry beach in Co Kerry. Is it native or did it float ashore on ...

In February, snails and slugs may be making an appearance in your garden. Look for silvery mucous trails under boards and other hiding places. The first step in gastropod management is to ...

Progress has been slow but is happening — the question now is how ambitious do Forest want to be about their new home?

Jamison and Walker tells Parade Home and Garden that the most common flowers in spring are usually tulips, daffodils, ...

In The Washington Post, Ron Charles observed that the scolds who ban books have taken issue with, for example, “Maurice Sendak’s ‘In the Night Kitchen,’ which has been proven in the state of Florida ...

You’ve likely seen those evil ant-looking insects with wicked pincers at the tip of their abdomen in your house and heard creepy stories as a child of them crawling in people’s ears. Yet despite their ...

Shrews, unlike mice, are predators which destroy many insects and slugs and so ... unlike the house mouse, a white underside. The adults are 9-12cm long, including their tail. You sometimes find their ...