THE last thing gardeners want to see on their patch are snails and slugs munching their way through their precious produce. But how can you stop the gastropods from destroying your garden? Please ...

Q: I was cleaning out my shed and found a big pile of empty snail shells in the corner. No snails or shells anywhere else — just in that corner. What gives? A: Probably rats. They like to eat snails ...

To protect snails, avoid picking them up by their shells. Photo: Getty Images They slowly crawl through flower beds, across sidewalks and streets—and it’s not uncommon for people to want to help the ...

THE last thing gardeners want to see on their patch are snails and slugs munching their way through their precious produce. Gastropod means “stomach foot” and slugs and snails are a common variety.