...and that is what little boys are made of?? Who wrote that?...GROSS. Well, right now, that is what our garden is made of.
They are everywhere. Our yard is like the perfect environment, for a sluggy smorgasbord. Lots of lush green plants, plenty of rain and consistent 50 degrees.
They are on the shrubs.
In the grass.
Climbing up the structures.
Eating pretty much everything, they can get their little sluggy mouths on.
We've tried it all! Baits (both wildlife friendly and unfriendly), Beer in little cups and copper tape. Our favorite methods are salting, stabbing and stomping (it's just more fun!) Okay, so enough complaining. I know some of you have poisonous snakes and roaches ....
Today is 'S' plants. Stanzie shows a Salix Purpurea 'Artic Blue Willow' and a lovely Solomon's Seal.
SNOWBALL BUSH!
Dang it, I know I left that tennis ball under here somewhere.
Wyatt
Great S's!
ReplyDeleteMy patio gets some slugs from time to time - had Sammy/Sammie on my blog last year!
Of khourse, we do know that is what little boys are made of!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie
EEEEEEWwwwww - those slugs are nasty-looking. BUT that snowball bush is awesome. Is that a viburnum? Our Mom keeps talking about getting one of those for our yard, but she figures Ciara will eat it.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
I am with the OP Pack! Ewwww!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes... the snowball bush is beautiful!
Did you find your ball??
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
That looks like a bush full of snowballs. We figured Stanzi would make the 'S' day, but didn't figure on the slugs....yuck.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella
Wyatt
ReplyDeletethose are some wierd bugs!!! I sure hope that you find that ball under there!!!
wags
jazzi
We have a Solomon's Seal in our garden too!
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Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
You can use agricultural grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE) to eliminate slugs and snails. It is not toxic to people, beneficial insects, or pets, does not attract consumption by pets like regular slug baits, and is acceptable for organic growing if you are into that. Avoid breathing the powder when spreading it. The DE is made of groung up Diatom shells which have sharp points which pierce the slug and cause it to dehydrate and die. You can dust the plants and the ground where control is desired. It can be used up to harvest for food crops as it washes off readily.
ReplyDeleteThat was Tom who wrote this for you. He is a great gardener!!!
Thanks for your kind words!!! I hope Bambi will be alright!!
XXOO, Tom & Fern
I didn't know there were so many different kinds of slugs! Good luck with the battle Wyatt :)
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