If you have partially eaten carrots, potatoes, or other root vegetables in your garden, you probably have a vole problem. According to one reader, “They dig under my carrots, pulling them down, and eating them. There’s just a row of holes where the carrots were. It’s kind of amusin...
While slugs do try the patience of us gardeners, they’re not all bad. For example, the slugs found in compost heaps help with decomposition, speeding the process along. There are also lots of slugs that have no interest in your vegetables and prefer to eat things like algae instead. And...
With snakes being cold-blooded animals, it's no surprise they are more active as temperatures start to warm up. They're ready to get out into the sun just like you are after long winter. But winter hasn't been quite as LONG in some areas of the U.S. that are experiencing warmer te...
Normally, dogs and cats don't pay a lot of attention to the visual aspect of what's going on, unless it's movement. Light or dark isn't something they tune in to a lot. Because of this, you don't really have to worry about whether or not your dog or cat will hurt it's cute...
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How to Prevent Rabbits in the Garden The best way to keep rabbits out of the garden and prevent rabbit damage is through physical prevention methods such asfencing. Though we’ve mostly been discussing eastern cottontails, remember that these tips should work for any type of rabbit that loves...
How to Get Rid of Crows in the Garden Here are a few tips for getting rid of crows. Try some of these methods for your garden: Fruit crops can be protected with flexible bird netting. You can find some at a local garden center or hardware store. Four-inch mesh is recommended as it...
Most garden slugs and snails are gray, dull-orange, or dark brown and 1 to 3 inches long.They will hide in dark, damp places during the day. Many people are prompted to ask, “Where do slugs come from?” This is because they seem to materialize out of nowhere! They are hard to sp...
Most garden slugs and snails are gray, dull-orange, or dark brown and 1 to 3 inches long.They will hide in dark, damp places during the day. Many people are prompted to ask, “Where do slugs come from?” This is because they seem to materialize out of nowhere! They are hard to sp...
How to Prevent Rabbits in the Garden The best way to keep rabbits out of the garden and prevent rabbit damage is through physical prevention methods such asfencing. Though we’ve mostly been discussing eastern cottontails, remember that these tips should work for any type of rabbit that loves...