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Talkback: Bluebells, tulips and the Malvern Show

Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
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Can someone please remind me of the anti slug spray used by the Hosta loving lady on Gardeners' World 9th May Malvern Show edition? It involved 2 bulbs of garlic but can't remember what else.

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  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    Hi Jo, here is Una Dunnett's Garlic Wash recipe for Hostas:


    Crush two bulbs of garlic, then steam or boil them in two pints of water for three-four minutes until blanched. Strain the mixture and make it back up to two pints, then leave to cool. When it's ready to use, mix one tablespoon of the mixture into a gallon (3.8 litres) of water and sprinkle teh solution on to hosta leaves in late afternoon (in dry weather). Good luck! Kate

  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    Hi, I like the sound of your slug repellant - does it work on other plants too or is there something specifically in the hostas that combines with the garlic solution to make it work? Thanks.
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  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    How frequently should you apply the garlic wash to your plants? Daily? What do people think?
  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    Re: garlic spray - how long will it keep once a quantity is made up, and can I use it on other plants as well as hostas?
  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    Can't wait to read more info on this Garlic mixture... I am about to try it on a few of my plants, and l will report back with the results.
    Slugs and snails driving me nuts.!! I am even dreaming about the blighters!
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    Where can i buy British bluebells?
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