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As the spring and summer months approach, gardeners are being advised against using slug pellets in their gardens due to the harm they can cause to various forms of wildlife beyond just slugs and ...
SLUGS - five letters to spread a chill down any gardener's spine. Slimy, tenacious and all consuming, they can cause absolute havoc in an outside space. Some believe we should live in harmony with ...
The specialist advised: "Wool pellets also act as a natural weed suppressant and can help deter pests like slugs and snails due to their fibrous texture. "By using pelletised wool, you not only ...
The expert said: “Wool pellets also act as a natural weed suppressant and can help deter pests like slugs and snails due to their fibrous texture. “By using pelletised wool, you not only ...
Darcie was taken to the vets after being shot at with a suspected air weapon. Picture: Sarah Collishaw The cat had been hit by three pellets and left partially paralysed. Two days later ...
"When wrapped around pots or raised beds, it gives slugs a harmless static shock." Creating barriers is another simple solution. Chemical-free barrier pellets or organic slug pellets containing ...
It’s the final day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which started last Tuesday and ends tonight. So if you’ve been window-shopping, now’s a great time to nail down your picks and head to ...
Gardeners are being alerted by garden and ecology specialists to be cautious about using slug pellets this year, as they might be breaking the law. The annual struggle with slugs and snails is all too ...
Pune city police have launched a probe after at least five pellets were fired from an air gun at the windows of a house in Salunkhe Vihar area of Pune’s Kondhwa around Saturday noon. While no one from ...
The daylight hours are now getting longer, and despite everyone losing an hour of sleep at the weekend, there’s no denying that for gardeners, and for many others, there’s a feeling of optimism in the ...