Our gardens are living, breathing ecosystems and we share our lawns and flowerbeds with a myriad of creatures. For the most part, this abundance of wildlife is good news for our gardens, but while you'll want to encourage some critters, you'll want to scare others away.

From slugs to foxes, rats to leatherjackets, these common garden pests could be wreaking havoc on your backyard. Click or scroll for how you can identify them, protect your plants and get rid of these troublesome creatures...