Alan Titchmarsh reveals four flowers you should plant in your garden to keep ... trends now
We have experienced a week of blissful sunshine in the UK, but it sadly hasn't deterred snugs and snails from making their way into our gardens.
Slugs and snails usually thrive in damp outdoor conditions, often hiding beneath rocks and in areas that are more shaded.
However, beloved gardener Alan Titchmarsh has come to rescue with his best methods to keep your garden slug-free for those who are fed up of the pests ruling the roost.
You may not be as green-fingered as the more seasoned gardener, but there are plants which are guaranteed to slug-proof your back garden in a low-maintenance way.
Here, FEMAIL takes a look at the four flowers the 74-year-old recommends to keep your space pest-free...
In a recent podcast with Gardener's World, Alan Titchmarsh (pictured in 2010) revealed the FOUR low-maintenance flowers guaranteed to keep snails and slugs at bay
Slugs and snails usually thrive in damp outdoor however they are continuing to take over UK gardens (stock image)
The seasoned gardener revealed that ferns were among the most resilient plants guaranteed to deter slugs from your garden (stock image)
In an interview with Gardeners' World Magazine podcast, Alan shared that ferns were among the most resilient plants in deterring both snails and slugs.
He enthusiastically shared: 'You think they are boring, aren't they? Well, they are not and they are brilliant for shady spots.'
Whatever fern you opt to bring into your garden - fern, royal or crested - they can last for several years and are a simple pest-deterrent to look after, according to Alan.
The 74-year-old personally advised gardeners to nab a Dryopteris, also referred to as a Wood Fern, as they thrive in areas
