Gastroplog.
The Gastropod Blog all about Slugs and Snails
Welcome to our comprehensive Gastroblog dedicated to helping you manage slugs and snails in your garden effectively and sustainably.
Gardeners know how dissapointing it can be to wake up in the morning or come back after a holliday to find slugs and snails have destroyed a lot of what you’ve been building in your garden. These persistent gastropods can leave a trail of destruction in no time, that’s weather you have fields of plants growing or only a few precious chillies on your balcony garden. Our blog is here to provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your plants while respecting the delicate balance of nature, without indescriminate killing of wildlife and letting your enjoy your flowers and veg.
We understand the importance of finding solutions that safeguard your garden without harming the environment or the creatures that inhabit it. On our blog, we explore a wide range of effective strategies to keep slugs and snails at bay. We also debunk common gardening myths, such as the belief that eggshells or garlic can repel slugs and snails, and back our recommendations with science and hands-on experiments. From reviewing the latest slug and snail management techniques to sharing proven tips, we’re here to help you avoid trial-and-error frustration and old wives tales.

how to stop your tomato plants being eaten by slugs and snails
Our 3 step process to slugfreedom for your tomato plants In this blog post, we’ll explore how to stop slugs and snails from destroying your tomatoes before

can you use egg shells to stop slugs and snails eating your vegetables?
Can you use egg shells to make your plants slug proof? An experiment to see if Slugs and Snails would find it difficult to cross

What are the best slug pellets, are they organic and do they harm anything else?
Discover the various types of slug pellets available on the market, from traditional to eco-friendly options.

How Can Copper products like tape, rings and mesh, be used as a slug repellent and does it work?
In this blog post, we’ll show you why copper isn’t a reliable slug and snail repellent, explain the extent of its effectiveness, how to use it correctly (and when not to), and highlight better alternatives.

How to Slug proof your Hostas
How to slug proof your hostas as best you can and prevent slugs and snails from eating and damaging them.

Do Nematodes help get rid of slugs
Do Nematodes help get rid of slugs? We look at some of the evidence surrounding these little worms and how they can be used effectively by gardeners.