RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?
Know Your Slugs and Learn to Live With Them
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Hayley Jones’s 'RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?' delves into the world of slugs, offering insights into their behaviors, ecological roles, and management in gardens.
The book challenges simplistic views, highlighting the diverse feeding habits and contributions of different slug species.
It explores the history of slug use, from traditional lubricants to their place in modern gardening.
Jones emphasizes sustainable strategies for managing slug populations, cautioning against harmful methods like slug pellets.
By promoting biodiversity and balance, the book encourages gardeners to appreciate the complex interactions within their gardens.
Ultimately, it advocates for a holistic approach where slugs are understood as part of a larger ecosystem.
Hayley Jones’s 'RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?' delves into the world of slugs, offering insights into their behaviors, ecological roles, and management in gardens.
The book challenges simplistic views, highlighting the diverse feeding habits and contributions of different slug species.
It explores the history of slug use, from traditional lubricants to their place in modern gardening.
Jones emphasizes sustainable strategies for managing slug populations, cautioning against harmful methods like slug pellets.
By promoting biodiversity and balance, the book encourages gardeners to appreciate the complex interactions within their gardens.
Ultimately, it advocates for a holistic approach where slugs are understood as part of a larger ecosystem.
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