slugs

If those ragged holes are back on your hosta leaves every morning, it’s not that the eggshell ring is too thin: it’s what’s sitting underneath it

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If those ragged holes are back on your hosta leaves every morning, it's not that the eggshell ring is too thin: it's what'...

That crushed eggshell ring around your hostas isn’t protecting them—it might even be attracting slugs. The real problem isn’t on the surface; it’s hiding in your mulch, waiting for darkness. Learn why this popular gardening hack fails and what actually works.

Why Your Beer Traps Aren’t Saving Your Lettuce: What That Morning Slug Count Really Means

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Why Your Beer Traps Aren't Saving Your Lettuce: What That Morning Slug Count Really Means

For years, beer traps seemed to work—until a gardener realized dozens of dead slugs in the morning meant nothing when lettuce kept disappearing at the same rate. The problem isn’t the traps. It’s where they’re placed, which slugs they catch, and what gardeners refuse to see in the data.