Warm, wet weather signals slug surge but gardeners can stay one step ahead with Envii

As temperatures start to rise across the UK – hello spring! – coupled with the persistent wet weather of 2026, the perfect breeding conditions have emerged for one of gardening’s least welcome visitors: slugs.

After months of damp weather, these moisture-loving gastropods are emerging from every hiding place imaginable – beneath pots, inside greenhouse corners, under borders and within freshly turned soil. And they’re arriving just as gardeners are nurturing tender seedlings, planting out young veg and encouraging precious new growth.

Few sights are more disheartening than discovering overnight slug damage on carefully tended plants. But there is a smarter, safer way to protect them.

Available for £15.95 from www.envii.co.uk, Feed & Protect offers what the team describe as “taste bug technology”. Combining essential plant nutrition with effective, pet-safe slug deterrence in one simple application, it helps gardeners protect vulnerable plants while supporting healthy growth. It also forms part of Envii’s expanding portfolio of innovative gardening solutions, including a range of chemical-free products.

When slugs strike, change the menu

Humans have highly advanced taste buds, allowing us to enjoy a wide range of flavours, spices and textures. Slugs and snails, on the other hand, are herbivores with a simple, foliage-based diet. They prefer their food bland and consistent.

When plants are treated with Feed & Protect, it’s essentially like adding strong spices to their usual meal. The change is completely undetectable to humans but slugs instinctively recognise they won’t enjoy the taste. Instead of munching through prized plants, they simply move elsewhere in search of something more palatable.

Crucially, this method deters without killing. There are no pellets, poisons, powders or gels scattered around the garden. Feed & Protect works by subtly altering the taste of foliage while simultaneously delivering a concentrated blend of essential micro-nutrients including potassium, boron, zinc, iron and copper. The result? Stronger, healthier plants with improved nutrient uptake and natural, pet-safe slug protection.

How to use Feed & Protect

Using the included scoop, simply mix two scoops into a 5-litre watering can, apply liberally to both plants and surrounding soil, and reapply every 14 days for best results. A 500g pack treats up to 250m² and can be used on all plants, including fruit and vegetables.

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As gardens burst into life this season, the message is clear: don’t wait until the damage is done. With wet weather fuelling slug populations, proactive protection is key. Feed your plants. Change the taste. Let slugs dine elsewhere.

To learn more about Envii and its wider portfolio of chemical-free gardening solutions designed to help gardeners grow with confidence, visit www.envii.co.uk.

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