How Do You Prevent Slugs From Damaging Hostas?
Hostas are a very hardy plant that will grow in almost any kind of soil and thrive in many different climates. Hostas, like other plants, are a food source for insects and other pests at times, much to the dismay of the home gardener. Garden slugs are a threat to hosta plants and can cause a great deal of damage to hostas in shady areas of the yard. Check your hosta plants often for slugs and snails, two kinds of pests that are most damaging to hostas. Slugs often invade at night; take a flashlight out to the garden and inspect the leaves. Pull the slugs off the hosta leaves to prevent them from feeding on your plants. Create a sun-filled garden, if possible, to prevent slugs from damaging your hostas. According to the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, slugs tend to live in dark areas, under rocks or in the shade. Plant your hostas in a sunny spot and prune back as needed; minimize overgrowth in your garden that can create large shady spots in the soil. Protect your hostas from s
