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Originally Posted by stuart noble
On 18/02/2011 21:11, spinksy wrote:
Hi, i have spent over a year developing a simple plastic ring that stops
slugs and snail eating plants in pots, you can cut out the base of the
pot and plant the whole thing out to give protection.please have a look
at my website, 'Keep It Simple Sussex'
(Keep It Simple Sussex) and if you get time ,let me know
what you think of my invention plz.. many thanks.. spinksy
I have never found sharp objects on the level to be much of a deterrent.
Possibly having them overhead, as in the illustration, would help.
Out of interest, what stops the ring sliding down the pot? Is it a
friction fit? |
hi, thanks for your comments,the ring fits tight around the rim of a 13cm lightweight pot tightly. however they will come with three small self adhesive pyramid type stickers that will ensure it stays at the rim, also allowing them to be removed easily for use on another pot.the lightweight pots are easy to cut the bottom out of with scissors, so the plant,ring and pot can be planted out in the garden to grow on.i have tested the product and sadly any slugs or snails that pertsist to pass over the cone shaped protrusions, soon die from their injuries. i really wanted a chemical free alternative to detering the pests and this one works.the reason i suggest the rings go on upside down, is to make it almost impossible for the slugs and snails to get a grip on the rim plate without serious injury to themselves. i hope this answers your questions, but please feel free to ask anything you like.. many thanks,,, spinksy.