SLUGS – five letters to spread a chill down any gardener’s spine. Slimy, tenacious and all consuming, they can cause absolute ...

Hedgehogs are one of Britain’s most beloved creatures, but heartbreakingly, they’re at risk of disappearing altogether.

But did you know that birds are also a great help in getting rid of slugs naturally? So if you're fed up with watching your leafy greens become victims to these persistent pests, it might be time ...

The thing about Bird — and Bird-like — meters is that the slugs are like potato chips; you can’t have just one. Curious as to how these slugs work? Check out this slug repair project.

Gardeners have also been told they cannot use older slug pellets which were banned a few years ago. Pellets containing the metaldehyde chemical have been banned in the UK and it’s illegal to use or ...

“The main ingredient in slug repellents is toxic to other garden wildlife, including hedgehogs and birds. “Even slug pellets labelled as ‘organic’ contain ingredients which could be ...

Of course, we now know that slugs have their part to play in the ecosystem (even if you wish they didn’t play it so close to your radishes). They’re a vital food source for Britain’s ...