"alan kearn" wrote in message
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Does putting small diameter gravel (1/8th. to 3/16ths. on top of
compost in a plant pot deter snails and slugs from attacking my plants.
As far as slug pellets are concerned I have tried them and they always
seem to get buried under the compost when I water the pots.

Thanks

Alan

PS. believe me I am no greenfingers.

More of a Mechanic? I understand a spray of WD40 round the outside of the
rim is a good deterrent. Not tried it yet, but read it somewhere.

Mike
also not greenfingered