One of the joys of my job is when I am taught something by my clients.  That happens quite often!

This client gave me a tip on how to prevent slug damage to tender perennials particularly her hostas.

Beer I asked?

No, she uses a much cleaner technique by cutting off a small-needled branch of her old Christmas tree and placing around the base of the plant.  Slugs do not like the scratchiness of the pine needle on their tender bellies.

Christie lives in Manakin Sabot , Virginia where she manages a 3 acre garden. Her blogs are written from her 35 years as a personal and professional gardener.