Gardening Naturally Strawberry Mats Copper Impregnated Keep Slugs & Snails away from plants 11" (27cm) Diameter (20)

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I'm trying this: From a roll of secondhand lino I cut a piece about a foot square, a wiggly cut to the centre and a hole. The willow-hurdle edge adds a rustic touch and is practical, too – on windy sites, it stops the straw blowing away. The mats can be used under pots or directly on the soil and come in two sizes to accommodate different planting areas. Due to lack of space and the way my new strawbs performed in pots this year (no slug damage) I'm getting a friend to make me one of those benches with seats either side and then planting them in big plastic troughs which will sit on the top and seats.

It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Maybe the slugs are having a council of war to decide on a plan to reach the strawberries without having to touch the lino. I have my strawberries growing in 2 pots - smaller one stacked on top of bigger one - and slugs can't be bothered to crawl up! Also, ensure that the plants' leaves do not hang over the edge of the mat to prevent pests from bypassing the barrier.I have even seen some like foil/shiney type that allows the light to reflect back up from under the plant to help ripening. These durable mats are made from a specially formulated material that creates a barrier around your plants, effectively deterring pests from getting close.

I don't see why putting red objects close to them shouldn't work just as well - not sure about that though. Viruses are usually spread by aphids, but soil pathogens - fungi, nematodes and eelworms - can also be responsible. Strawberry plants growing in containers are more easily protected by simply draping a sheet of netting over the top (something you shouldn’t do with an entire bed because birds will likely get trapped underneath). Strawberries constantly throw out runners, so keep cutting the runners back to the crown to prevent a jungle of growth that weakens the plants and reduces the harvest.Strawberries crop well during their second and third year and are worth keeping on for a fourth one.

The plants should be given a dose of fertiliser in the spring and again after they have been rejuvenated, as well as being watered regularly (aim to keep the soil damp, but not saturated).They do well in a wide range of soil types, provided they are well drained and hold sufficient organic matter.