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One tiny animal can be a nightmare for avid gardeners and that is the pesky slug. From munching lettuce heads to destroying young seedlings, slugs can leave a trail of destruction in their path. And ...

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I'm a master gardener who specializes in organic growing and permaculture, so I've spent the past few decades testing all kinds of natural ways to keep slugs off my plants. These persistent garden ...