voles have a primarily vegetarian diet; they mainly eat stems and blades of lawn grass—so it’s usually vole tunnels that you’ll see near the yard’s surface. Moles, on the other hand, have a mainly carnivorous diet consisting of invertebrates. (Moles are actually beneficial...
To get rid of dandelions in lawns, use a selective weedkiller such as Weedol Lawn weedkiller. To get rid of dandelions in borders, use a systemic weedkiller containing glyphosate, like Roundup Ultra. Glyphosate is a non-selective weedkiller and will kill any plants it comes into contact wit...
How to get rid of thrips on pot plants or inside the house? Thrips are so small that it can be difficult to control them by physical means, but you can try wiping them off the plant with a damp cloth or sponge. Hang sticky traps in the greenhouse to trap thrips and to act as an...
If you notice these symptoms, learn how toget rid of grubsin your lawn. That might be the key to getting rid of your raccoons, too. Take care of your grub problem first, and the raccoons might go away on their own when they realize their favorite all-you-can-eat buffet has shut dow...
Of course, theydoleave behind some tunnels. And while they don’t eat your plants, they can disturb them. We may not mind a few tunnels, but when it gets to be too many, it can leave an unsightly mess of molehills, uneven soil and brown ridges in the lawn. ...
Earthworms aren’t actually insects per se, but they’re one of the most beneficial bugs out there for the lawn and garden. Earthworms are long, thick worms covered in circular bands from end to end. They range in color from brown to gray to pinkish. ...
whitefly is the most common in California. More Like This How to Get Rid of Armyworms What Are These White Flies or Moths That Are on My Lawn? Home Remedies to Kill Whiteflies on Plants Andrei310/iStock/GettyImages Life cycle and appearance: Adult ...
course texture. Dallis Grass invades turfgrass throughout the Southern United States. If Dallis grass grows in your lawn, it is considered a weed and should be killed. There are several ways to get rid of it, including using herbicides, vinegar and laying down a tarp to block the sunlight....
If you can believe it (I can’t), I once said (on this very blog!) and I quote: “Some raw food types grate them into obscurity or juice them in order to eat them, but I don’t recommend it. ” Ah, the ignorance of youth! Or at least the fears of a beet newbie. You know...
For this activity, you'll need to find some good-sized worms to observe. You can dig in soft, moist garden soil to find lots of small ones. To find big nightcrawlers, go out onto a healthy lawn at night with a flashlight. You might try lifting a large stone or flowerpot, or digging...