Natural ways to Reduce Garden Pests

Ok so you are gardening one day and you get pests in your garden such as garden slugs. What is the first thing you do, probably run to the local B&Q around grab yourself some environmentally harmful pesticides. Why would you do that? Firstly take these 3 pest control tips to help you avoid the problem.

Add good amounts of soil which can help reduce the problem and make sure the soil is watered well.

When leaves die do not just leave them there as this is what the pests usually come to get.

Finally do not always run to pesticides try natural remedies like salt on slugs and use your hands to pull out weeds.

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Written by digiboyz on June 16th, 2008 with no comments.
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