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In the video: The tiger snail in the garden is so useful
You shouldn't fight all the snails in your garden. Some species are true superheroes and help you pass unpleasant guests.
Have you ever thought that not all snails in your garden are pests? Some of them can even help fight the voracious naked snacks and bring your garden to balance.
Read here which three types of snails you shouldn't combat because they are real beneficiaries.
1. Tiger snail

Imagine you discover a snail with a fascinating pattern in the garden. Congratulations! That is a. This type ofSnailloves moist and shady places in your garden. Their appearance is unmistakable, they are black, with striped or praised patterns.
Why they are useful:
- Natural pest control:Eat tiger snailsSnailEggs and small nakedsnail. They thus keep the mass of vigorous animals in chess.
- Attention, salad lovers:If thatSnailThe buffet is empty, the tiger snails could be gripped on your salad. A few protective measures, e.g.Snailfences, can help here.
2. Hain tapessnail

This snail has a colorful house that shines in different colors and patterns. Should you spot it in your garden: this is a hain ligament snail, also called the grove snail snail.
Why are you useful?
- Komposthelfer:They eat fresh, rotting or dead plant residues, mosses, algae and mushrooms. In this way, they contribute to the decomposition of organic materials and can improve the soil quality.
- Bird food:HerSnailHouses serve not only as nesting places for bees, but also as food for birds.
3. Weinbergsnail

SnailWith a large brown house and a gray body and sensors, vineyards aresnail. If you are one of theseSnailFind, let them crawl where it is.
So you should leave them in your garden
- SnailOwner-free:Weinbergsnaileat the eggs from nakedsnail. This helps you to control the spread of this kind. This is great because nakedsnailare harmful to the plants in your garden
- Nesting places for bees:The robustSnailHouses of the vineyardsnailoffer the goldenSnailHouse bees ideal nesting places. This supports biodiversity and contributes to a healthy garden ecosystem.
Also read:
PracticalSnail-Tipps for your garden
- Create moist corners:SnailLove damp and shady places. Plant for this to cover and apply mulch.
- SnailLeave the houses:Let emptySnailHouses in the garden to offer bees and birds nesting and feeding.
This article comes from our colleague Carolin yellow of the garden magazine landidee.de.
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