Those who look after their gardens will know all too well what a blight slugs can be, with the pests often nibbling their way through leaves, seedlings, and other plants.

Thankfully, experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have shared how people can get rid of slugs. And one trick involves using an item costing around 57p at Aldi.

The product? Beer, which attracts slugs thanks to its yeasty aroma. Spring is when slugs are most likely to appear in gardens, and while offering beer to a slug sounds like a strange solution to damage being caused, leaving out shallow dishes beside plants can be a great method to trap them.

Whether it be lager or bitter, slugs are drawn in by the aroma, ultimately causing them to drown. And with a four-pack available for £2.29 at Aldi, these cans work out at just over 57p each.

Other common household items that can be used in the garden include food products such as banana skins and eggshells, and everyday items like matchsticks and washing up liquid.

A spokesperson for GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk said: "Our advice to anyone blighted by slugs this spring is to simply offer them a beer.

"If you've been having issues with them eating your plants, placing a few shallow dishes around the garden will help draw them in. Other household items you can use outside are products like coffee grounds, which are full of nutrients and an excellent addition to a compost heap.

"Everybody loves a hack, especially one that saves money. Putting these common household items to use in your garden could help to solve any issues you're having whilst saving you money as well."