Coffee grounds can help deter slugs thanks to their gritty texture, but the low caffeine content in used grounds means they aren’t reliably toxic. Experts caution that overusing coffee grounds can ...
Our outdoor friends come in all shapes and sizes, from the many-legged, the furry and the slimy. Encouraging insects to ...
Slugs can be a nuisance in your garden as they are not afraid to eat your ripening fruits or vegetables -- even before you get to them. Slugs also feed on the leaves of your plants, and excessive ...
Aromatic plants, such as roses, ferns, grasses and hydrangeas, can naturally deter slugs thanks to their strong scent and textured leaves (particularly those that are fuzzy, glossy or leathery). Slugs ...
15:28, Wed, Aug 13, 2025 Updated: 15:36, Wed, Aug 13, 2025 Strawberries should look big and ready to pluck off the stem in late summer, but many gardeners get their harvest ruined by pesky slugs ...