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By Treetop

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Can someone tell what is the best deterrent for slugs. They have destroyed my Hostas.




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There is a simple answer and that is not to grow them as they will continue to cause you a problem. I love Heucheras and used to grow them in the garden, (not in containers) but they were destroyed by Vine Weevil so I gave up growing them and looked to plants that they didn't like.

21 Aug, 2023

 

There was something on TV a while back from the National collection of Hostas. They spray the plants with Garlic water and that is supposed to deter molluscs.
https://www.siennahosta.co.uk/blogs/news/garlic-wash-slug-control
Check that out.

21 Aug, 2023

 

My Hostas are all in pots and have had no slug damage since putting a layer of coffee grounds, from the local coffee shop, on top of the soil.

21 Aug, 2023

 

Thanks for your input folks, much appreciated.

22 Aug, 2023

How do I say thanks?

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