With some little slimy blighters causing havoc in my green house, I decided to take action. I am not a big fan of slug pellets, I think they're cruel plus I prefer to garden with little to no chemicals. However on a recent shopping trip I came across wool pellets, a natural alternative to those poisons. Apparently the wool dries up the slugs foot, so obviously they're not so keen to hang around to have a snack.
I applied a thin layer over my over wintered geraniums, and a week in it seems to be doing the trick. One plant that had almost being eaten has started to grown back thanks to it's new jumper.
If there's a draw back I'd say it's the smell. After watering there's definitely a whiff of odour la sheep, so maybe I won't use them in any pots directly under a window! Despite the pong I 'am impressed and I have even bought some more for when my pot luck seedlings finally venture out doors!
