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HOW TO MANAGE SLUGS

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Many of us would like a magic solution to slugs. I get asked “what do you do about slugs?” most times I visit a gardening group. But I will be upfront now and say I still haven't found the ultimate solution. However, there are ways to limit their damage.

Slugs must be the most maligned group of creatures in the garden. But after you've had a collection of your carefully tended plants methodically severed at the base overnight, I can

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