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Homes & Gardens
Rachel Bull

Monty Don shares the secret to preventing slugs from destroying your plants – and it’s simpler than you might think

Green lettuces growing in the soil.

Slugs are prolific garden dwellers, and have the potential to wreak havoc on our lovingly nurtured plants and vegetables. They live in the soil, thrive in dark, wet environments, and enjoy feasting on tender plants such as lettuces, brassicas, and hostas. 

Trying to find effective slug control methods can be frustrating, with lots of natural methods such as leaving crushed eggshells or coffee grounds around your plants proving less than effective in areas where slugs are present in abundance. 

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