Living in the UK, slugs are a continual battle that I felt like I was always losing. That is until I discovered slug nematodes. These invisible little things have controlled my slug problem, and they are entirely natural to boot. So what are they, how do they work, and how do you apply them? Let’s…
When it comes to dealing with slugs you have two main ways of dealing with them, prevention or elimination. Each method can then broken down into further subcategories. Prevention So the main idea behind all of these methods below is to stop slugs from getting at your plants rather than killing them. You stop them…
Calibrachoa or million bells as it is commonly known look very similar to a petunia but are even more vigorous. These flowers come in a range of colours and are particularly suited to trailing out of baskets and containers. If you want to grow them though you need to know about potential issues, take slugs…
Who doesn’t love hollyhocks, their gorgeous blooms are simply stunning. But if you are growing them do you need to be worried about slugs? Do slugs even eat hollyhocks? let’s have a look and find out. Do Slugs Eat Hollyhocks? Slugs will eat hollyhocks in fact they are often considered to be a favourite of…
Kale is enjoying a real boom at the moment, this apparent superfood is seemingly on an upward trajectory toward our plates. But if you are planning on growing your own then you will want to know if slugs too like to have a nibble on those curly leaves. Do slugs even eat kale? let’s have…
Osteospermum are a beautiful member of the calenduleae family. They are a great addition to any garden and it is clear why you might want to grow them. But before you do grow them you will want to know what pests you need to be worried about, take slugs for example, are they a problem?…
Wisteria is such a stunning plant it is easy to see why people love it. But what if you are growing it and something is munching away on it, could it be slugs? Do slugs eat wisteria? let’s have a look and find out. Do Slugs Eat Wisteria? I mean, what do you do if…
Wanting to grow your own courgette plants but not sure if they are safe from those pesky slugs? Do slugs even eat courgette plants? Let’s have a look and find out. Do Slugs Eat Courgettes? As is said the main problem is when your courgettes are young tender seedlings as they tend to leave the…
If you have a hankering to grow something a little more exotic then you might have wondered about growing Fatsia Japonica. But do you need to be worried about slugs? Do slugs even eat fatsia japonica? Let’s have a look and find out. So, Do Slugs Like Fatsia Japonica? The leaves on a Fatsia Japonica…
The delicate pop pom blooms of dahlias are beautiful and every gardener should try to have a few in their garden. but if you are growing them for the first time then you will want to know what pests you need to worry about, and when we think about pests in the UK then slugs…
If you have been studying the slugs in your garden you may have come to the conclusion that some of your slugs are eating other slugs, but is this right? Do slugs eat other slugs? Let’s have a look! So, Will Slugs Eat Other Slugs? There is one slug in particular which is known for…
Everyone knows slugs can be hungry little buggers and that they can devour treasured crops. But not all plants are eaten by slugs, but what about tomatoes? If you are planning on growing your own tomatoes then you will want to know if they are going to be a target for the slugs. Well, let’s…
Echinacea is a favourite in gardens both for its gorgeous flowers and its well known herbal properties. But if you are thinking of adding this popular plant to your garden then you will want to know about potential pests. And, as always, slugs are top of that list, but do slugs eat echinacea? let’s have…
If you are planning on planting a new lawn you might be wondering if slugs will be a problem, or perhaps you have noticed a few bare patches on your grass and your wondering whether slugs might be to blame. Do slugs even eat grass? Let’s have a look and find out. So, Do Slugs…
Rudbeckia is a staple of many UK gardens and it is easy to see why. if you are planning on growing your own then you will want to know if slugs are going to be a problem, do slugs eat Rudbeckia? So, Do slugs like Rudbeckia? Yes, slugs do like rudbeckia and will eat it…