THERE are 40 species of slugs in the UK, and they are arguably the most troublesome visitor in a garden. The slimy creature loves to chomp on the leaves of many plants and extensive feeding can result in a weak or dying plant. 2 Slugs are no longer seen as a pest by the RHS Credit: GETTY 2 Rosemary can grow into large shrubs and are an evergreen perennial Credit: GETTY Here’s how to get rid of slugs - and the £1 plant you can grab from your local supermarket to stop them.
Plants A gentle method for getting rid of slugs is to use plants which deter them and act as a natural pesticide. This way, you can keep keep slugs at bay without using harsh chemicals. The pretty flower of Astrantia gives off a scent that repels slugs - it’s easy to grow, and flowers in the summer adding colour and interest to borders.
Other plants which deter slugs include wormwood, rue, fennel, anise and rosemary. Rosemary can easily be purchased from a supermarket for as little as £1 and requires little care. It is an evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves, and produces small white, blue or pink flowers.
It likes a warm, sunny location with light, free-draining soil, and is also happy in a pot or container. Most read in Fabulous SAVAGE HORROR Dog 'stabbed to death' and another critical in 'brutal bloodbath' attack PITCH PROTEST Scotland v Israel clash DELAYED after activist chains neck to goalpost FAMOUS FACES Joe Hart rubs shoulders with Gers stars as he's spotted at Hoops pal's wedding BLADE HORROR.
