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Emily Smith

My garden's full of slugs, what do I do? Here's what gardening experts recommend

Composite of slug on leaf, eggshells, leaf eaten by slug and copper tape being added to raised bed.

They're one of the most unwelcome visitors in the garden, and yet they quickly become the most common. When slugs invaded my garden, I'll admit I panicked, but luckily, there are a few effective yet humane ways to deter them.

Whether you're starting vegetable gardening for beginners or are planting some prized flower beds, the last thing you want in your space is a growing population of slugs. Aside from attracting more birds to my garden to help with the slimy critters, I needed more efficient steps to help not only get rid of the slugs but also prevent any more from showing up.

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