Re: CULT-Slugs
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: CULT-Slugs
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.EDU>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 14:22:01 -0600 (MDT)
On Wed, 24 Sep 1997, sdkeller wrote:
> Walter,
> Your suggestion about using Epsom Salts to keep out slugs sounds
> interesting. Isn't it harmful to the plants as it washes into the soil?
> Last year I used Diatomaceous Earth under my hostas and it worked
> beautifully. This year I was lazy, and they are in shreds. I also noted
> that my new Iris have elongated holes in the leaves. Should I suspect
> slugs?
> Sally in the valley
> SE NY Zone 6 Dry Dry Dry!
>
In addition to slug, snail prevention, it supplies irises with a
needed trace element. Walter
