Deer Or Weed Wacker

[dickiebird]

Do frogs eat slugs ?

I don't know, but I eat frogs.

THANX RICH

 

[Smart Red]

Oh, dickiebird! I remember eating frog legs as a child. Once of my favorite meals! Uncle Doug shot 'em out back in the creek and Aunt Claris had the best way of cooking 'em up.

Ah, for another taste of my childhood memories again. As an adult I actually ordered African Frog Legs at a restaurant once, but they were nothing like those bull frog legs from North-est Wisconsin -- up Green Bay way.

 

[canesisters]

Really I have a giant pine tree, covers the front lawn with pine cones. I will also put out beer. Do have deer repellent somewhere

Hold off on adding cones .... today I noticed that several of mine have yellowing leaves. Pine cones adding too much acid??? Or just not enough water?? Don't know yet.

 

[Smart Red]

As someone else suggested, I think DE is the best additive under the hosta to prevent slug damage. It will slow down any damage from other insects as well. Only those flying it are safe from the effects of DE.

 

[ninnymary]

I tried DE, it didn't work. Neither did crush eggshells or oyster shell.

Mary

 

[Smart Red]

And the DE is not dangerous to children, pets, or non-insect wildlife. I use the DE that's food quality, not the DE for pools.

 

[Nyboy]

I think @aftermidnight had a copper mesh for border, that stopped slugs

 

[thistlebloom]

Hold off on adding cones .... today I noticed that several of mine have yellowing leaves. Pine cones adding too much acid??? Or just not enough water?? Don't know yet.

More than likely a water issue. Cones won't make your soil acidic.

 

[ninnymary]

I also tried the copper strip and it didn't work. The only thing that has worked for me is Sluggo Plus.

Mary

 

[thistlebloom]

You garden in Super Slug country Mary!
At my moms garden up the coast from you she had some humongous ones. Like horror flick quality.