Gardenia pest

Question

Moved gardenia from pot to garden bed. Now find leaves being eaten but no sign of any pests. Would it just be snails? Thank you.

Answer 1

Yes, this could definitely be snails or more likely slugs. Both come out to feed at night. Here is more information that should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/organic-snail-control-how-to-control-garden-snails.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm