DEFEND: Slugs & Snails B
BEER TRAPS Beer traps are a traditional and environmentally friendly way of killing slugs and snails. Essentially they are a beer filled container that is
July 5, 2020
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DEFEND: Slugs & Snails A
This is the first of two section that look at how to defend your vegetables against slugs and snails without having to resort to strong
July 3, 2020
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DETER: BIRDS
This section looks at how you can deter birds from damaging your vegetables. WIRE MESH Birds such as Starlings and Blackbirds can wreck havoc in
July 2, 2020
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DETER: Using Paths & Walls As A Defense Against Slugs & Snails
If possible, try not to place your vegetable patch close to anything that offers good cover for large slugs and snails. While small slugs will
June 13, 2020
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PEST CONTROL: The Three Ds
When faced with pests eating vegetables many people instinctively reach for a powerful poison, but this should be a last resort only. A better way
June 11, 2020
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The Percentage Factor
The first thing you should do when there are signs that pests are damaging your crops is to consider the percentage factor. By this I
June 10, 2020
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