Q: My hostas have holes that I am told are due to slugs. What can I do to prevent them from destroying my plants? Sue, Tulsa A: Slugs are destructive to many plants; hosta leaves is a main entrée in ...
My parents retired to a small suburb of Atlanta. I knew my lengthy drive from the airport was almost over when I spotted the local pest control marquee “Bug of the Month.” Although termites were the ...
Something is chewing on my hostas, but I don’t see anything. Any suggestions? — M.M. There are several insects that could be causing your trouble, but because your problem exists on hostas, I am going ...
You’re out in the garden on a nice evening when there it is, the unmistakable slimy mucus trail. You see your favorite hosta full of holes. You cautiously turn over the leaf and there it is waving its ...
Dear Master Gardener: The pulmonaria and hostas in my shady perennial beds have holes in them. What is causing it? Answer: It sounds like slugs are damaging your plants. Slugs are slimy, soft-bodied ...
A GARDENING expert has revealed the three easy ways to banish slugs from your garden. Slugs can often ruin your plants after munching on them, leaving holes in the leaves, stems and flowers. Please ...