RANGE REVIEW: PEST CONTROL
THE GREEN ALTERNATIVE THAT’S GREAT FOR GIFTING
As we get through the winter and look forward to the spring planting season, thoughts turn to the best way to ward off the perennial problem of slugs and snails. Well, these new Copper Plant Rings from Copper & Green could well be the environmentally-friendly solution you’re looking for.
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s we head towards spring, the thoughts of our nation of gardeners are turning to the multitude of jobs
that will suddenly escalate when the days begin to lengthen. One of the most fun parts for these enthusiasts is the new season planting, but one thing in particular threatens to kill that joy with a powerful munch of its jaws: the dreaded slug and it’s rather more attractive but no less destructive cousin, the snail.
The perennial problem Whist any gardener knows there is a voracious menagerie of pests lying in wait for those tender green shoots, slugs are a bane like no other. Hiding under rocks and at the sides of wooden borders, burrowing into soil, climbing up fence posts, parachuting through netting like
the SAS the moment your back is turned, leaving a trail of slime in their wake, these critters have two questions and one mission: Is there food? Am I hungry?
If the answer to these two questions is ‘yes’, we all know what the mission looks like: decimated leaves, shoots and bitten off before they’re barely out of the ground, flower buds felled, stems covered in sticky slime and gardeners re-addressing the existential crisis which confronts them every growing season.
The green alternative For those amateur gardeners who are keen to keep things green on their plot, without resorting to harmful chemicals or slug pellets that can endanger birds, these beautiful Copper Plant Rings from Copper & Green are the solution to their woes.
Handmade in Britain by a specialist team of artisans, without the use of power tools or machinery, this environmentally friendly solution isn’t just an effective deterrent against slugs and snails, it also makes the perfect gift for the gardener in your life. Anyone who is proud of their home-grown vegetables, fruits and flowers
would be delighted to receive them, with Mother’s Day, Easter, Father’s Day and spring birthdays being especially good opportunities for giving the gift of sustainable slug- free gardening. Choose from two sizes to best suit your planting scheme, 9cm or 14cm, priced at £6.00 and £9.00
FEATURES & BENEFITS OF COPPER & GREENS COPPER PLANT RINGS
1) Non-toxic and safe for wildlife: Copper rings act as a natural physical barrier, repelling slugs through a mild electric charge when they come into contact with the copper. Unlike chemical slug killers, which often contain harmful substances like metaldehyde or ferric phosphate, copper rings do not pose a risk to non-target species such as hedgehogs, birds, or domestic pets.
2) Sustainable and reusable: Copper rings are a one-time investment. Their durability means they can be reused for years to
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come, providing lifetime protection without the need for repeated purchases. In contrast, chemical treatments must be frequently reapplied, especially after rain, leading to a continuous cycle of expense and waste.
3) Environmentally friendly: Unlike chemical slug killers, which can leach into the soil and potentially disrupt the ecosystem, copper slug rings do not introduce any harmful chemicals into the environment. They help maintain soil health and protect essential microbes, making them ideal for organic gardening practices.
4) Targeted protection for precious plants: Copper plant rings offer focused protection around individual plants, particularly valuable or vulnerable crops. This precision-based method prevents indiscriminate harm to beneficial insects and non-pest species that chemical treatments might impact.
5) No resistance issues: Unlike certain chemical treatments to which slugs can develop resistance over time, copper is consistently effective. Its physical properties remain unchanged, making it a reliable and long-term deterrent without
respectively. 9cm designs are also available as a pack of four, priced at £22, whilst a triple set of 14cm Copper Plant Rings can be purchased for £25.
All products can be purchased direct from Copper & Green online at
www.copperandgreen.com
diminishing results.
6) Ideal for Gifting: Handmade in Britain with the exceptional quality you would expect of artisan goods produced in copper, the Copper Plant Rings are highly desirable products for gardeners that make them ideal gifts for loved ones.
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