How To Get Rid Of Slugs On Patio

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Natural ways to get rid of slugs: 8 plants to naturally deter slugs

Use nature to ward off these slimy garden pests

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When planning how to get rid of slugs in your garden and what preventative steps you need to take to deter pests in the first place, it's important to consider the organic, natural methods before turning to harsh chemicals and pesticides. These man-made repellants will kill and prohibit all wildlife in your garden, which is the exact opposite of what we want: a fully-functioning, healthy, mini eco-system.

One of the best natural ways to deter slugs is to plant things that naturally deter them due to their smells, tissues and textures. Here's a list of the best slug-repelling plants which all happen to be rather beautiful, too...

For other natural slug repellants, like egg shells and sand, read our full guide.

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Foxglove

These tall, elegant plants are not just great at attracting bees– they contain a large amount of nerve toxins which are repellant to slugs. They are also good at breaking up a border which may have become the perfect habitat for slugs – moist, low and shady. Foxgloves bring light, height and structure.

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Euphorbias

Euphorbias contain a latex-filled tissue which is repellant to many pests.

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Day lily hemerocallis

The striking flowers on these beautiful blooms are not our focus here, it's the fury stem that makes it hard for slugs to grip.

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Succulents

Succulents form a similar texture barrier with their waxiness and, with some varieties, spikiness. They are also ver low-maintenance and add colourful structure.

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Astrantia

These delicate flowers may look sweet and innocent but their string scent is repellant for slugs.

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Salvias

Again, slugs detest the smell of this highly aromatic herb.

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Fennel

The bitter scent of fennel isn't attractive to them, either.

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