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This simple and humane method will stop slugs eating your prize plants this spring – all you need is a Brussell sprout

Slug on a plant.

Spring means slug season, and we’re all feeling a little wary about these garden pests getting to our prize plants. Luckily, garden experts have revealed the natural and humane way to get rid of slugs - and all you need is a Brussell sprout.

Slugs can wreak havoc in gardens, munching away at your hostas and more, which is why we’re always on the hunt for ways to get rid of slugs. But while there are plenty of ways to kill slugs, there are still living creatures, which is why you should consider more humane methods.

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