fwrs4ever
Rhode Island
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject: Crushed shells or sand to control slugs and snails |
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I am also new to the forum but have a suggestion on slugs.
I read recently in a magazine that if you have slugs add crushed shells or sand to your bed, the slugs dont like to be on anything sharp..I added sand to the top of one of my beds and it has realy improved. Although I dont think this will help those of you with mulch in your beds ?
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daff
Kent. UK
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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I have heard of egg shells, but you have to eat a lot of eggs to get any benefit.... 
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eileen
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Scotland
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Crushed seashells or even hair around your plants can deter slugs and snails fwrs. Any surface matter that is either sharp or will stick to their slimey underbellies and impede their movement does a very good job and stops your plants getting chewed on.
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