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  • Follow the trails of slime. Slugs and snails sometimes leave behind glistening paths, enabling gardeners to find where they come from and where they feed. This information helps when trying to control or eradicate the local populations.
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    Tips for Getting Rid of Slugs and Snails

    Silvery trails give them away: snails stalking the garden, using their single foot to glide along. Like footprints, slime trails provide clues to the behavior of these mollusks: where they’re…

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    35 Pest and Disease Remedies

    by Sharon Lovejoy   I’ve found that awareness and a quick response are two of the best allies against garden foes. By knowing my plants, as well as their pests and…

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