In this article, you will find lists that will help you to make slugs hate your garden. The article focuses on slug-resistant vegetables and herbs. Have a look here if you are interested in slug-resistant plants. What Makes Some Plants Slug-resistant? Most plants have developed a natural protection against slugs. They either produce bitter substances […]
Category: Preventive Measures
An Insect-friendly Garden Prevents Pest Infestations
Nature is teeming with insects, and all types of animals can make a home in diverse niches. In the garden, this is not always the case, however, as there are few niches; as a result, there is low biodiversity. Here, you find out how you can make your garden more insect-friendly and thus boost biodiversity. […]
Slug Fences: A Peaceful Way to Protect Plants
One of the best ways to keep slugs and snails out of garden beds is by using a slug fence. Slug fences guarantee non-violent protection and once installed, plants are safe. At least, that’s what the manufacturers promise. However, the effectiveness of slug and snail fences is controversial. The term “slug fence” refers to many […]
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden & How to Hang a Birdhouse
There are many reasons to attract birds to your garden. One reason is that apart from hedgehogs, toads, and beetles, birds are perhaps the most industrious slug and snail hunters. They are an especially valuable help in spring, when young slugs and snails hatch from their eggs and are easy prey. The hungry birds are […]
Natural Slug Control: Effective, Organic, Non-violent
Here, you will find ways to control slugs and snails effectively without using chemicals or harming these creatures. In general, there are two types of ways to protect your garden: 1. Emergency measures to stop acute infestations in the short-term: Feeding and distracting pests Setting up (beer-free) traps and going on a slug watch Setting […]
Snail and Slug Fence Test
A slug fence that can solve all snail and slug problems once and for all. That’s what every gardener desires. Here, I test if these fences keep to their promise and give tips on how to use them. Snails and slugs can destroy an entire bed of young plants in a single night. A slug […]
Prevention: Slug Control in Autumn, Winter, and Spring
The early birds catch the slugs. What to Do Before Slugs and Snails Appear Spring is on the horizon: the sun rises high again and with it the temperatures in the ground. Life returns to the garden. This is also the time when slugs and snails come out of hibernation and the eggs they laid […]
Which Plants Do Snails and Slugs Like to Eat? Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers
Vegetables, herbs, and flowers that slugs love To save a lot of time and trouble with slugs and snails, here’s a simple trick: Don’t grow plants that snails and slugs love to eat. Slugs and snails are usually selective and there are some flowers and vegetables that they simply can’t resist eating. In this article, you’ll […]
Protect Your Plants with a Garden Cloche / Victorian Bell
Garden cloches and bells are a good way to protect vulnerable plants against frost and harsh weather. A positive side effect is that these kinds of bells and protective covers can also be used as a protection against snails and slugs. The large garden cloches are more robust than lighter plant hats, which makes them […]
Snail and Slug Population Booms: Reasons & Countermeasures
The search for causes of slug and snail population booms always leads to the same question: Why are there not enough natural enemies present? Causes for snail and slug problems As slugs and snails are native in most parts of the world, there should also be natural enemies present. These enemies should keep the slug […]
