Slugs and snails can be a gardener's worst nightmare, capable of devouring several times their body weight in plant matter in just a single day. These slimy invaders are known to cause havoc in gardens, especially under mild and damp conditions. Gail Morgan, a member of the Gardening UK Facebook group, expressed her frustration with these pests, particularly their appetite for her dahlias.
Despite trying various deterrents, nothing worked until she stumbled upon a solution that "actually works" - garlic water. Gail excitedly posted: "I have to share this win - I can confirm garlic water instantly repels and keeps the slugs and snails away!" She lamented her previous struggles, saying: "I have not been able to get my dahlias to grow at all this year, as soon as there was a shoot it was eaten." With a pet to consider, Gail needed a safe alternative and found success with a daily spritz of garlic water spray.
She said: "Having a dog I needed pet-friendly options. I tried wool pellets, copper tape, gel, and midnight hunts but I could not get rid of them. I made a garlic water spray once a day and it worked brilliantly.
I'm just so pleased it works." The gardening community responded positively to her post, with many echoing support for the method. Michelle Kelly shared her optimism: "Brilliant, this brings me much hope that the garlic spray I made earlier today will save my dahlias.
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