It is common knowledge that snails can be a real nuisance for gardeners and allotment gardeners. In spring and summer, when we want to plant fresh vegetables, fruits or eye-pleasing flowers in our home gardens, these merciless pests are just waiting to go out to feed at night and – preferably after rain -. From the point of view of gardeners, the worst ones are those without shells, i.e. smurfs. They feed on grass, leaves, vegetable and fruit seedlings, and flowers.
Of course, there are many ways to get rid of pesky molluscs from your garden. We have already described several of them on nazwa.gazeta.pl. These include a beer “trap”, scattering citrus pieces in the garden or other home remedies that should not cost us much money or time to prepare. Of course, we can also use a whole arsenal of chemicals that can certainly be found in supermarkets.
However, you can protect yourself against snail invasion much earlier. How to do it? It was explained step by step by a well-known British gardener, Alan Titchmarsh. The 74-year-old outlined four of the most natural methods to protect your garden from these creepy, voracious invaders. Just plant 4 specific plants and snails will stay away from your garden! In addition, these are species that do not require much and are not expensive to maintain.
Is a snail invasion destroying your garden? These 4 plants will effectively deter them
The 74-year-old shared his method for a “snail-proof garden” on the Gardener’s World podcast. So what should we plant under our house to enjoy a blooming, green and fertile garden? Number 1 are ferns. According to the gardener, these plants emit an odor that repels both snails (i.e. snails with shells) and snails. Moreover, the fern will do well in a shaded place. They can last for several years and, according to the expert, are a simple pest repellent.
Number 2 is Geraniums. Not only will they add beautiful color to our garden (we can choose red, orange, pink, purple, etc.), but they will also keep snails away. They are also easy to care for and thrive in the sun. I will grow beautifully “all summer long,” the gardener explained. Snails don’t like them. They don’t like the taste of fuzzy stems and leaves.
Number 3 is the mantle (Alchemilla). First of all, this plant has wide leaves that, as they spread, take up space and light from potential weeds. It also repels snails, also because of the hairy leaves. But this perennial will also be an ideal groundcover for other, smaller specimens growing next to it. Experts recommend planting 3 to 10 pieces together in one place.
In the last place of snail repellent plants, according to the gardener, are beautifully flowering and colorful ones fuchsias and panstemons (also known as the mustachioed or turtle, from the goby family). Both grow quite tall, even reaching knee height. Finally, Alan Titchmarsh advised that when choosing plants for the garden, choose those with fluffy stems or leaves, as snails will avoid them.
Source: Gazeta
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