Some summer residents do not know how to protect themselves from slugs, while others have never encountered them.
It's not just the luck of the latter, but also one secret that many of them use.
The advantage of the method is its eco-friendliness and practicality. You can grow greenery and scare away pests.
Slugs love a cool and damp night. In such conditions they are ready to "work" until the morning.
Experienced gardeners have noticed that slugs avoid places where parsley, rosemary or sage grow.
Now many people make sure that slugs come across fragrant herbs everywhere. They plant them along the perimeter of the plot, along the beds or between the rows.
In the latter case, there are fewer weeds in the bed and more shade for the main crop. The herbs will first guard the plantings, and then end up in the salad.
Some gardeners create not only an aromatic barrier, but also a physical one. For example, they scatter eggshells or coffee grounds near the beds. Slugs cannot crawl on such material, so they are forced to change their route.
