Herbarium Landscape Design & Consultation

Many people have been asking what to do about slugs and snails.  Normally I suggest cutting back on watering since damp ground encourages slugs and snails.   However, there has been more of a problem this year due to all the rain.   Iron phosphate slug baits work very well and is not harmful to people, pets, birds, or wildlife.  Barriers can also reduce slug and snail damage.  Small bits of hair (people or pet hair), crushed eggshells, sharp sand are all unpleasant for them and can protect your plants.  Copper sheeting or wiring can also provide a barrier but usually works best on pots or planters.  Tending your garden organically allows the natural predators of slugs and snails to help you out.  Birds and ground beetles are two of the natural predators of slugs and snails so help them out by learning how to attract them and only using natural fertilizers and pesticides.