As autumn brings damp weather and fallen leaves, slugs are out in force. But, fear not, there's a simple, pet-friendly solution to keep these slimy pests at bay. Gardeners should be vigilant now, checking under pots and decaying foliage where slugs, fresh from breeding season, seek refuge.
While the go-to slug deterrent often involves chemical pellets, experts warn against this method due to its potential harm to pets and wildlife like birds and hedgehogs. However, Jane, a green-fingered guru and the brains behind Snap Dragon Life , stumbled upon a natural slug repellent that also adds a splash of colour to your garden , reports the Express . Jane revealed her accidental discovery: "I planted out my rows of carefully nurtured seedlings - cornflowers, marigolds, poppies, cosmos, nigella, snapdragons.
Within two days the slugs had eaten everything but the snapdragons. Slugs don't like snapdragons." How do snapdragons keep slugs away? Snapdragons are a gardener's secret weapon against slugs, boasting slug-repelling chemicals that are harmless to humans.
With their low moisture content and tough texture, snapdragons make gardens seem barren to slugs, encouraging them to move on. Planting snapdragons proves more than just a treat for the eyes; they act as defenders in your veggie patch. Nestling them next to slug-favourites like lettuces and cabbages, or dotting them along pathways and fences helps keep the leaf-munchers at bay.
What else stops slugs from eating plants? Beer trap .