Follow my rule of thumb for pruning your garden - my steps keep plants healthy and encourage 'vigorous growth'
THE weather is finally warming up and Brits have been busy planting beds full of vegetables or filling their outside spaces with their favourite flowers.
But shop-bought products can be costly – and are often crammed full of chemicals which are equally bad for your garden and could harm pets or other animals.If you’re looking for an easy and more natural way to keep slugs and snails at bay – which won’t cost you a packet – then one gardening pro has just the trick.
The way it works is simple: slugs are attracted to the scent of the yeast. This means you can offer the pesky molluscs a drink to lure them away from your prized flowers and vegetables. “For example, you can use it to clear rust off tools, and it's great for loosening rust on metal due to its acidity. Simply pour it on the affected area and wipe it down, along with the rust.”, you could find yourself forking out £7 for a 500-ml bottle of barbeque, grill and oven cleaning spray, while you can buy a beer for less than £1.
Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent.
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