Re: Mulch
- To: hosta-open@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Mulch
- From: B* R* <w*@venus.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 17:50:12 -0500
Mulch is neither a source of or protection for slugs. All pest come and go
but they are always looking for a food source. A hosta garden is a nice
food source so they found it and will again.
At 09:28 AM 2/15/99 -0600, you wrote:
>Thanks Butch. The hostas I'm referring to are for sure mounded. I will
>have to see if I can find some hardwood mulch. The only problem is the
>slugs. I fought them like crazy last year and suppose I will this year
>also. I had not had them before and don't know where they came from. It
>was like they were dropped out of the sky. I wanted to keep the garden
>clean until I can get the critters somewhat under control.
>Beth Arnold
>Peoria Illinois Zone 5
>
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Butch Ragland So. Indiana zone 5
"Conflict is as addictive as nicotine, alcohol, drugs, etc.
I'm sorry to report that cooperation is not."
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