Control Slugs & Snails

[@krisztinab.4958]

Thanks so much for sharing! The update of this video brought me here 😊 I do believe that beside the garlic's pesticide effect it has some amazing benefits that keeps the plants healthy & happy. Happy gardening! Sending love 💛

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Ooh yes Krisztina you may well be right there!!

[@tonyaperry4763]

What other bennifits does garlic have on plants? Can you spray any plant with this mixture? IMO even if there were no other bennifits besides for the use of slug/snail control it would have to be worth it! I had never been bothered with slugs until 2020. It was one heck of a battle last year. Now they are back again for 2021!!! Those slugs sure can cause some major damage!!! To be so small you would think just one little bite would make them a meal.....LOL But NO!! THEY MUST EAT THE WHOLE DANG PLANT!!! I'm ready to give up!!! You work so hard in your garden, the slugs move in and destroy your plants in a very short time!!! I'm going to try this garlic mixture. I pray it works!! I honestly never want to see another slug as long as I live!!! I am ready to wipe them all out!!!!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

@@tonyaperry4763 I could not agree with you more about the slugs. You can use the mix too for aphids on your Roses and other plants that aphids and other pests attack and also you can use it if you get powdery mildew as well. I need to make myself another batch. You can dilute it much more than I did (I found that out when someone commented to tell me) so it will go even further. However … I must warn you … it really makes the house smell boiling all that garlic 🤣🤣 good luck!!

[@tonyaperry4763]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener Thank you so much for this info. I am definitely trying this garlic method. I'm thinking I will boil it outdoors on the side burner of my gas grill. Even though I love garlic. I could eat it on "almost" all my foods.😁 Considering this mixture is rather strong, best bet would probably be to boil it outdoors. Again, thank you for the info and also for your response. Happy Gardening!!🐌🐌🐌🐛🦠🌺🦗🥀🦋🌻🦌🌸🐇🕷🕸🐜🦟⚘🐞🐝🍚🌦🌞🍃🌳🌿👩‍🌾👨‍🌾Bugs and all!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh boiling it outside is the perfect solution!! I wish you huge success in your battle of the bugs 🐜 🐛 🕷 🐌 😊

[@tishatti]

Saw your update video first and ran straight here and subbed! You are so sweet☺️ I’m gonna give this a go first thing tomorrow!🤗😘

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello there Tishatti and thank you! It’s so great to have a new gardening friend 😊 this video was almost 4 years ago now but the garlic wash is great and I wish you good lunch with yours. Have a happy weekend 😊🌺🩵

[@lourdesfrancis2201]

Thanks for sharing. My garlic is boiling right now for my raised garden bed. I let the garlic boil for 5 minutes then used potato masher to crush them. Can't wait to try it:)

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Lourdes, you can dilute it more than I said (I realised after when people told me) so it will go even further. Good luck!! And thank you for watching 😍

[@lourdesfrancis2201]

Will do. Thanks so much😊

[@forklift86]

I've been doing this for 2 yrs and have'nt used a slug pellet since thanks for sharing

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Thanks so much for watching. I’m so pleased I tried this, in fact I have run out so going to make another batch today. Think I will make double this time 😁 because I’ve been spraying it on everything 🤣

[@forklift86]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener hiya I dilute mine. Using two tablespoons to a litre if water. Last longer and still seems to work

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

That is a very good idea ... will dilute a bit, it’s my new wonder miracle cure 🤣

[@forklift8668]

The Enthusiastic Gardener I also use the boiled bits of Garlic as a mulch close to the base of the Hostas

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Excellent idea, I will do that next time.

[@travellingtom6091]

Beautiful lady and useful advice.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Thank you so much Tom 😍

[@creativegardening7100]

Lk7 very informative video dear 👍👍👍😊

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Thank you so much. Do you have to deal with slugs and snails where you are?

[@creativegardening7100]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener l m from lndia, well l don't have to deal with it as l don't have them, we faced a lot in my mom's garden..

[@michellearmstrong9623]

Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh I’m so pleased to have given you a good idea. You can dilute it much more too, I found out since. But I must tell you it smells very strong indeed while you’re boiling it 🤣🤣

[@royster3345]

Apparently adding a couple of drops of washing up liquid helps to make the liquid stick to the leaves better.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh that is a very good tip Royster, that would be better! Thank you so much and hope you’re having a great weekend 🥰

[@rezaamini2388]

Hi ; awesome idea.... has it worked; if yes then I'll go get some garlic tomorrow and spray my Hostas as well as I have a MAJOR problem with slugs & snails. I've tried everything even dug up a pond as I was told frogs will eat the slugs up but there has not been any decline in there numbers but now I'm proud owner of TONS of frogs and toads and newts I ky garden. Cheers. Have u done a follow up video to reveal the answer?

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Yes it works. What I should also have said is that you can also put the boiled bits of garlic around the base of the hostas too. Plus I’ve been spraying it in everything including aphids on my roses. It’s my new wonder spray 😁 I haven’t made a follow-up video, maybe I should do that. Good idea 😁 I did mention it in one of the monthly garden tours 💕

[@rezaamini2388]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener thank u for the quick reply. Right off to join the supermarket Queue tomorrow to get 2 big garlics. Also nice DIY with the Palette; I've seen few dotted around my neighbor's as they had some house projects done over the lockdown weeks so i see if i can ask for the pallets; I'm sure they be happy to get clear of it. Cheers

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Sounds like you’re going to be busy! 🤣

[@77sun222]

Hi I do suffer from slugs and snails and have the same recipe as you but after decanting it into the spray bottle i top each up with water to make it go further. Apparently the slugs and snails don't like even a hint of garlic.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi Sharon, someone else told me the same thing, after I made that video. So I did a follow-up video not that long ago where I said to dilute more because you are so right 😁

[@kimgoundry2182]

Hi, can you smell this sitting in your garden? My flowers are by a seating area x

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello there Kim, maybe for the first day, a bit. But please don’t spray this on your flowers until the evening when the bees 🐝 have gone to bed. I should have said that in the video. Have a lovely day ♥️

[@StollNoel]

Thanks for this vid. I haven't yet tried it but I'm wondering if boiling the garlic might diminish its strength, or not. I'm planning to let the raw garlic (crushed, of course) sit in water overnight before using. I'm hoping that just spraying around the base of the plants will do the trick, as garlic is a bit expensive. Thanks again!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

I think that’s really worth a try stollie and you won’t have to put up with the smell of boiled garlic in the house either, because that’s very powerful to say the least! Good luck 🤞😍

[@joebowieaddick]

This seems to be working really well on my Coreopsis...Are you still using it Jeanette ..? What's the lovely lime coloured leaved plant at... 9:30..? ty

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Joe and I’m so pleased it’s working out for you. The plant you mentioned is a Heuchera and that one is ‘Lime Marmalade’ and it’s gorgeous and is still looking good a year later. Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@joebowieaddick]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener Thanks for the info...I'll be tracking that one down for sure.. 👌

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

It’s very lovely. I have lots of heucheras, and in tomorrow’s video I’m planting some more, including another lime marmalade 😊

[@anthonydavid1965]

I’m late to this video and was just wondering if you still use the garlic spray and if it still works. My pepper plants are currently being ravaged and I need a solution. Thanks so much if you can reply👍

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Anthony and yes this really will work on repelling your slugs and snails, but do remember not to spray until evening when the bees have gone (if you’re spraying near flowers) as they don’t like garlic much. Hope you try it and I’m betting it’s going to help 😊

[@anthonydavid1965]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener Thank you for replying. I’ve just made my first batch so will be ready to use tomorrow🤞

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh you must let me know how it goes!! 👍

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I wonder if I can just sprinkle some garlic powder around the base of my plants 🤔

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

I suppose so but it would get washed away with the rain, but then again, so does the garlic wash. 😊

[@VanzHumbleHome]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener I ended up boiling some garlic even though it’s like 90 outside 🥵

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

🤣🤣🤣

[@james3368]

Oh I see good one , tea no sugar please 😂🌻

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Same here, tea no sugar ☕️😆

[@james3368]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener oh and perhaps a wee biscuit 🍪😬🪴🌻

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Or 2 🤪😉🥰

[@james3368]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener I quite like some ginger nuts 🤔😬

[@anaghasajith600]

Can I use this on purslane plant?

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Anagha, I just had to Google purslane because I had no idea what it was 🤣 but yes, I don’t see why not. Good luck 🥰

[@mjperfume1523]

I would think the rain would wash off the garlic

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there, yes it does! That’s the only problem ♥️ but I guess the rain will wash off anything that you spray on your plants. Hope you’re having a great weekend, SO windy here today!!