However, Alan Titchmarsh has shared on Waitrose Garden that a very simple yet effective method to keep slugs away is to set up barriers near the plants. He said: “Some gardeners swear by ...

January tends to be a quiet time in British gardens as the frosty weather usually means there is not much to do, but slugs can still be a nuisance if you do not take steps to deter them.

it is an effective way of deterring slugs both from garden borders and potted plants, according to gardening pros. As long as ...

Gardening expert Karen Gimson has shared her top tip for keeping slugs away from your plants and flowers - and you probably ...

It’s best used in spring and autumn when the soil is warm and moist. It's watered into the soil, so is only effective against slugs. Keep weeds down and clear away dead plants and rubbish. Often the ...

That’s why we’ve consulted with experts to determine how to use slug tape to keep slugs out of the house for good. While you’ve probably tried to get rid of slugs in the garden, keeping ...

One of my most effective controls to protect younger plants is to snap the lower leaves off brassicas ... eat other smaller slugs (as well as your plants), so are worth keeping around.

Another reason to keep them around is because many ... also be allies without the sacrifice. Astrantia plants give off a scent that repels slugs, and when placed in the middle or in close ...