Judith in France wrote:
On Nov 10, 1:19 pm, Rusty_Hinge
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Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round
the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge?
I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them
inside the troughs :-)
They'll be in the soil of the trough.

That's why I suggested hint slug pellets /hint.

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I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails
off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked
several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug
pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting
fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten!
They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't
like to throw green pellets around, any tips???

Judith

I would suggest that if your parents are buried in UK and you live in
France then you do indeed have a problem.
Perhaps using plants that are unattractive to slugs and snails.
I don't really think that the fact that your parents are buried in a
flint walled churchyard would make any difference, except if the local
authorities or Church authorities have a rule against the use of green
pellets. (or blue ones for that matter)
I garden entirely organically and have lots of animals, slug pellets
are out, so I just use plants that they don't like. A thorough shufty of
the ole Internet should come up with several to fit the bill. Lots of
evergreens are quite safe from the ravages of slugs and snails and can
make a year long attractive show. Euonymus come in all colours and sizes
and often have attractive berries.

I hope that helps.

A. Keengardener.:-)