The promise is simple. A small backyard setup is supposed to transform all sorts of kitchen waste into a nutrient-dense compost, a material so prized by gardeners that they gave it the nickname “black ...

Q: What are the best methods for organic control of slugs and snails? A: Damage to vegetables and other tender garden plants by slugs and snails can be confused with the feeding damage done by other ...

Q: We have been overrun by slugs and snails this spring. They are eating our tender, young transplants as well as some of our established plants. What can we do to control them? A: Slugs and snails ...

It may be colder outside, but your compost needs to stay warm to be ready for 2026. Here's a few ways to help it do so.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee ...

If you live in an area with slugs, you know they can be a major garden nuisance. Nothing can ruin your elaborate gardening plans like seeing the remains of your tender seedlings eaten through down to ...

August is the time to get rid of snails and slugs, like this Great Gray Garden Slug. Andreas Häuslbetz Getty Images/iStockphoto The third week of August is when you may be getting tired of your garden ...

SLUG STANDOFF: With wet weather comes a persistent garden pest that requires some creative control techniques. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Happy summer, lovely readers! After a fairly cool spring, we’ve ...

Slugs are some of the most pesky pests British gardens contend with, especially during the colder and wetter months. The slimy invaders can cause significant damage to plants, flowers, and vegetables, ...