Category: Harmful animals
When Squirrels Eat Tulip Flowers
That squirrels should eat a few bulbs and a couple of strawberries might be acceptable. But never EVER should theyContinue Reading
When Voles Strip Bark From Shrubs
Voles may be tiny, but they can do serious damage to shrubs during the winter by stripping off their bark.Continue Reading
How to Protect Your Garden from Animal Attack
Rabbit fencing doesn’t have to be that high, but must be buried at the base. Photo: Lost in the Midwest,Continue Reading
Pest Control Guide: Preventing Pests in Your Home and Garden
By Cassandra Rosas Cassandra is a content writer at Porch.com. She is passionate about home improvement, interior design, the environment, sustainability,Continue Reading
An Obstacle Course for Squirrels
By Larry Hodgson If you’re like me, squirrels are both friends, as you can have so much fun with theirContinue Reading
Rabbit Fence Saves Lilies
Comment: Last year my lilies were completely ravaged by a family of rabbits! I tried all sorts of things that didn’tContinue Reading
The Masked Marauder Strikes Again!
By Larry Hodgson The raccoon (Procyon lotor), the nocturnal masked bandit, is not only a problem for gardeners: it generallyContinue Reading
Plants Deer Don’t Like
By Larry Hodgson Throughout North America, white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are causing more and more damage toContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Does the Mole Plant Really Repel Moles?
By Larry Hodgson There are quite a few websites that recommend planting a biennial (occasionally annual) spurge known as theContinue Reading