Slugs steer clear from garden plants with simple solution as they 'hate the stuff'

Slugs, generally harmless, turn into a gardener's worst nightmare when they feast on prized plants under the cloak of night, devouring leaves, flowers, and stems. Despite their nocturnal escapades often being betrayed by shimmery trails come dawn, catching these slimy invaders in the act is a tough task. Yet, devotees of household sensation Mrs Hinch have shared a straightforward solution to repel slugs from garden greens.

In a virtual group, a distressed gardener named Yvonne Johnston wrote: "Hi, does anyone have any tips on keeping slugs away from outdoor plants? I understand this is not cleaning-related but they're driving me mad!" The community responded en masse to the query, generating over 150 suggestions. Remarkably, garlic emerged as the favourite slug deterrent, reports the Express . One participant, Sophie Claire Grayson, suggested: "Boil garlic for an hour and use it to spray all over the plants.

It works as a natural repellent because they hate the stuff." Glenys Ray, a gardening fan, offered the following advice: "Boil a bulb of garlic for 20 minutes. Use the liquid and add some water.

Water the plants. The smell makes them stay away so I'm told." Kate Hynes endorsed a similar antidote: "Garlic crushed in hot water then put in a spray bottle.

Let it go cold then spray your plant." Jean Solder shared her homespun advice, remarking: "Boil up two garlic bulbs for an hour and allow it to steep overnight. The next day, mash or blend it up, and strain it into a bottle.