Something's eating my geraniums. It could be snails, slugs... I'm not sure. Mum recommends this homemade, cheap-as-chips garlic spray, which won't damage the plants but should keep the bugs at bay. – Pru
Garlic garden pest spray
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 litre water
1/2 teaspoon dish-washing detergent
spray bottle with trigger
Place garlic and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil for a few minutes. Remove from heat and strain. Stir in detergent until dissolved. Leave to cool. Pour into the spray bottle and spritz your plants, either early in the morning or late in the afternoon when your plants aren't in direct sun.
PS You can also use beer to attract slugs or snails away from your plants. Put some in a wide, shallow container (saucer or lid) and leave it out overnight. In the morning, you should have a container of intoxicated slugs. Not sure about the bad karma (they won't wake up), but it's got to be better than squashing them.
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