Chrysanthemums

[Mags22]

I’m new to growing these,and have been given 4 by a reliable gardener, who gave me advice , but I forgot to ask about protection from slugs and snails.i have a puppy so pellets are out of the question,and my son had no luck with copper bands.
I really would appreciate any suggestions,thank you

[Buenchico]

Slugs and snails aren't pests any more. It's official!
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/04/planet-friendly-rhs-to-no-longer-class-slugs-and-snails-as-pests

However the RHS does still provide advice on non-chemical controls. See here
https://www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/slugs
and here
https://www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/snails

See also here:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/chrysanthemum/growing-guide

[johnk]

I use beer traps or just a an upturned bowl, check underneath them as well and dispose of any slugs you find. Check them in the morning and last thing at night. I get very little slug damage now.
Copper needs to be shiny but the slugs can go underground and miss it.