The Good Slug Guide

This guide offers innovative solutions for managing slugs and snails in gardens while promoting environmental care. The Good Slug Guide redefines our approach to these garden visitors.

In The Good Slug Guide, readers are introduced to the challenges that slugs and snails pose to gardeners everywhere. With the traditional chemical controls now banned, gardeners are left searching for effective alternatives. The Royal Horticultural Society's recent recommendation to view these molluscs as 'garden visitors' raises even more questions about how to manage their presence without harming the environment. This book delves into the complexities of slug and snail behavior, revealing what they truly eat, their role in the ecosystem, and their natural predators.

The author, Jo Kirby, provides a wealth of practical tips and insights designed to help gardeners reduce the damage caused by these creatures. Surprising findings challenge common gardening wisdom: slug pellets may inadvertently assist more harmful pests, while the advice to maintain a tidy garden can sometimes exacerbate the problem. Kirby highlights over 70 beneficial garden allies that can help control slug and snail populations, demonstrating that nature has its own balance.

With a unique background in both gardening and ecological science, Jo Kirby presents The Good Slug Guide as an essential resource for modern gardeners. The book is structured in an accessible format, offering sound, practical advice for creating a resilient garden. Readers will find their perceptions of gardening and the role of slugs transformed, fostering a more harmonious relationship with these often-misunderstood creatures.