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Posted By: gardener Digitalis - June 5th, 2005 at 04:26 AM
The leaves of my digitalis are being eaten by probably snails or other creatures. What environmentally safe, organic, and pet safe can I use? Also how do I figure out which Planting ZONE we are in. Sonoma County, northern California.
Thanks.
Posted By: Longy Re: Digitalis - June 5th, 2005 at 11:59 AM
Hi Gardener, great handle;)
the best way to get snails and slugs is to go out at night with a flashlight and pick em up. They're very easy to find. Otherwise, a sprinkle of any dry product on the ground around the plants will work. This can be sawdust, cat litter granules, (not second hand ones) eggshells, gravel etc. The stuff dries the snails out and they can't travel on it. Lots more fun with a couple of little kids and a flashlight though:)
Posted By: gardener Re: Digitalis - June 6th, 2005 at 05:52 PM
Thanks I'll try it. Now how do i figure out the planting zone.
Posted By: weezie13 Re: Digitalis - June 6th, 2005 at 06:44 PM
Gardening and USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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