October Garden Flowers

At the beginning of this summer I was disappointed with the number of slugs devastating our garden. Beer traps were set every evening and my other half and I did nightly slug patrols.  Suddenly though, we found the beer traps were being tipped upside down, and we suspect that badger was around again.   No worries though, we were happy for any help with our slug problem.   After deciding to keep a note of plants that slugs seemed to enjoy, we abandoned any idea of replacing them.   We stuck to plants that slugs leave alone, or at least are slow to attack.   Some of those plants are still holding their own against the falling temperatures.   And the slugs numbers really do seem to have to decreased.

The viburnum is as good as ever.   Definitely one to concentrate on again next year :-)

The osteospermum has flowered continually throughout the summer. 

Ice plants are turning darker in colour but still attract the insects.

This little snail has found a safe place amongst the hydrangea flowers :-).  Can you see him?   :-)