How to get slugs out of the garden: one effective method will help

Slugs are common in many gardens and are harmful to plants. Gardening expert Amy, also known online as "The Self-Taught Gardener," shared her budget-friendly and effective slug control methods to help you keep your garden safe. She posted a video of how she fights slugs on her TikTok page.

How to protect a plant from slugs:

Put the plant in a pot. Lift the pot onto a metal stand.

Lubricate the edges and legs of the stand with petroleum jelly.

Place copper cleaning sponges around the base of the plant.

Spray the plant with garlic spray.

Also read: Experts name eight humane ways to get rid of slugs and snails in the garden in spring

Additional tips:

• Inspect plants regularly for slugs.
• Collect slugs by hand or use traps.

• Create a barrier of eggshells or gravel around the plants.
• Plant plants that slugs do not like, such as lavender or rosemary.

Important:

• These methods are best used in combination.
• Effectiveness may depend on the type of slug and weather conditions.
• For best results, combine these methods with other environmentally friendly pest control methods.

As a reminder, we already wrote what to plant near bushes and trees in the spring to drive away slugs.

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