The average garden in the UK contains more than 20,000 slugs (Image: Getty)
and snails can cause havoc in British , decimating flower beds and leaving massive holes in leaves and foliage.
Slugs and snails are more active in wet weather and are attracted to gardens with lots of food and hiding places.
Deterring without resorting to harsh chemicals can be tricky, but luckily, there is an easy way to do so naturally.
expert Matt James recommended creating a “slug-free border” using plants that slugs and snails dislike.
He in a video for : “You just need to use plants which have got characteristics that slugs don’t like.
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“Slugs and snails aren’t partial to plants with thick waxy leaves, plants with furry or hairy leaves, or plants with spiky leaves.”
Plants slugs and snails dislike
1. Agapanthus
Agapanthus are known for their thick, tough leaves that slugs don’t like the feel or taste of.
The most popular agapanthus is the ‘Best in Show’, which is known for its white flowers that appear from June to October.
2. Lavender
Mr James said lavender has “strongly aromatic leaves”, which slugs despise. The plant’s woody stems and oily leaves also deter slugs and snails.
There are a plethora of lavender varieties to choose from with each providing a pleasant, floral scent and nectar-rich flowers that are loved by pollinators.
3. Persicaria
Persicaria are a group of durable plants from the knotweed family. These plants are known for their tough, leathery leaves which slugs and snails dislike.
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Persicaria affinis is a popular choice as it produces beautiful pale pink flowers from June to August.
4. Sedum Purple Emperor
This deciduous perennial plant has purple leaves and dark red stems. The plant flowers from August through to October, making it the perfect plant for autumn colour.
The flowers are star-shaped and are loved by pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Slugs and snails don’t like sedums because they have thick, fleshy leaves that they struggle to crawl over.
5. Sea Holly Picos Amethyst
This striking plant is native to the Mediterranean and has stunning blue-purple thistle flowers that are best planted in sunny borders.
The ‘Picos Amethyst’ is also drought-tolerant and perennial, making it ideal for the UK’s unpredictable summers.