Gardening is a rewarding pastime for many, but what isn't so satisfying is the never-ending battle with pests who want to destroy your garden in sundry ways. One common pest is the snail. While there ...

Snails can be a real nuisance in the garden, sometimes munching their way through plants and vegetables at an alarming rate. However, they are usually relatively easy to deal with, and the vast ...

Snails and slugs are different species, but they both can destroy flowers and vegetables seemingly overnight. Look for silvery mucous trails to confirm their presence or plant damage like irregular ...

Slugs and snails are legless, slimy mollusks that love to chew on foliage, fruits, and vegetables. They come out at night, leaving trails of dried slime as evidence they've been munching their way ...

During the spring and fall, when Marin County gets rain, slugs and snails are a constant presence in my West Marin garden. Much to my chagrin, according to the University of California’s Statewide ...