As of: March 26, 2024, 3:10 p.m
By: Joana Lück
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In March, gardeners turn their attention to the garden bed again.
To prevent snails from spreading there, you can keep a few things in mind.
Spring is knocking on the door and with it comes life in our gardens.
But before we jump into sowing with anticipation, it's worth taking a close look at our beds.
Especially in March, when nature slowly awakens from hibernation, it is important to inspect the garden thoroughly and, above all, to block the path of possible unwanted guests.
Among them, slugs lead the list, preferring to choose young shoots and tender plants for breakfast.
Gardening against snail visits
Snails can cause a lot of damage in the vegetable patch.
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Effective protection against the voracious traces of slime is careful gardening.
Rakes and rakes are every gardener's best allies.
By loosening the soil, hiding places for the snails are significantly reduced.
It is precisely between the loose lumps of earth that the pests find ideal hiding places to protect themselves from the sun and heat during the day.
March is the perfect time to clear the bed of old leaves, dead plant parts and other debris.
Once thoroughly raked and treated, snails have little opportunity to sneak in unnoticed.
In addition, raking and raking not only promotes aeration of the soil, but it also makes it more difficult for weed seeds to germinate.
Another benefit of this March gardening is preparing the soil for future plantings.
By removing debris and loosening the soil, the soil will be optimally ready for the fresh seedlings that will soon be planted in the ground.
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But the focus shouldn't just be on the bed itself.
The area around the bed should also be cleared of any objects lying around, such as stones or wooden boards.
Snails also like to find shelter here and use these hiding places as a starting point for their nightly forays through the bed.
Overall, it's worth planning some time in March for thorough garden care.
Armed with rakes and rakes, you can effectively fight the slugs and prepare the bed optimally for the coming garden season.
So nothing stands in the way of a green paradise in your own garden.
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