Snails can be wonderful wildlife to see in your backyard and they play an important role in recycling nutrients and improving soil health. However, they can become a nuisance when they munch on leaves and cause damage to your plants. Like , there are many plants that will naturally deter snails from areas of your yard.
Whether you or choose dense foliage, there are a few careful choices you can make in your yard to keep snails away. We've compiled an expert list of the best snail repellent plants so that you can create a yard safe from snail damage. If you have a problem with snail damage in your backyard, try making careful planting choices to naturally deter them.
Here are the best snail repellent plants for you to explore. To create a snail-repellent boundary, choose plants with dense foliage that makes it hard for them to bite through - such as around the area you would like to protect. 'Ferns have tough leaves which snails don’t eat,' says , President of Black Pest Prevention.
'Since environments enriched with food sources are more appealing to snails, planting ferns that are less appealing to them can help you keep snails at bay,' she adds. There are many varieties of ferns but choosing those with thicker leaves, such as this , will best create an unfavorable environment for snails. Fern varieties generally grow well across to and there are also plenty of if you are working with a darker area of your yard.
Nicole Carpenter started working at Black Pest Prevention when.
