Animals
Most people think of pests in the garden as only being insects. Well, there are a number of animals that can become a pest too, chomping away or trampling on all your prized plants. We can help with this problem though. Here you will find many of these animal pests and how to go about getting rid of them, or at least try to repel them safely.
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Wild Pigs In The Garden – Growing Javelina Proof Plants
If you live in an area where you have wild pigs in the garden, you are likely frustrated and want to get rid of them. One alternative is growing plants javelina will not eat. Take it a step further and grow plants they hate, in order to repel them. Learn more in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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What Is A Javelina: Ways Of Dealing With Javelinas In Your Garden
The javelina is an animal that roams most of the American Southwest. Keeping javelinas out of the garden can be tricky, as these creatures are not very picky about their diets and enjoy almost everything. To learn how to control them in or around your garden areas, click here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Deer Proof Shade Flowers: Choosing Deer Resistant Flowers For Shade
Watching deer move through your property can be a peaceful way to enjoy nature. However, they can become a nuisance if they start eating your flowers. If you have a shady garden bed, add flowers they will have no interest in. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Seedlings Are Being Eaten – What Animal Is Eating My Seedlings
Tender seedlings are vulnerable to pests, especially animals. Determining which animals are the culprit and, more importantly, how to control them will be essential to a successful start to the garden season. Learn what to do about small animals eating seedlings here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Protecting Trees From Rodents: What To Do With Trees Damaged By Rodents
Rodents that eat tree bark include everything from rabbits to voles. With a little effort, you can install rodent protection for trees and take steps to aid trees damaged by rodents. Click on the following article to find out how to protect or save your trees.
By Teo Spengler
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Do Mice Like Mulch: How To Get Rid Of Mice In Garden Mulch
Just as we would prefer our homes to be rodent free, preventing the presence of these nuisance animals in our gardens, yards, and flower beds is equally important. Click this article for tips on preventing mulch rodent problems and keeping mice out of mulch.
By Tonya Barnett
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Deer Proof Evergreens: Are There Evergreens Deer Won’t Eat
The presence of deer in the garden can be troublesome. With some proven planting techniques, however, gardeners may be able to reduce the occurrence of damage caused by deer. Planting deer resistant evergreen plants, for example is one method. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Deer Proof Groundcovers – Groundcover Plants Deer Leave Alone
Your English ivy is eaten down to the ground. You've tried deer repellents, human hair, even soap, but nothing keeps the deer from chewing the leaves off your groundcover. Without their leaves, groundcovers fail to control the weeds. Click here for deer proof groundcovers.
By Laura Miller
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Plants Voles Don’t Like: Using Vole Repellent Plants In The Garden
Voles are troublesome rodents that can do a lot of harm in a garden. Anti-vole gardens can be a challenge since these little guys aren’t too picky with their diets. However, it is possible to find plants voles actually don’t like. Learn what plants voles won’t eat here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Mouse Bark Damage: Keeping Mice From Eating Tree Bark
In winter, when food sources are scarce, small rodents eat what they can find to survive. Unfortunately, mice chewing on trees can cause serious damage. Click here for information on mouse bark damage as well as tips on keeping mice from eating tree bark in your yard.
By Teo Spengler
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Planting A Waterfowl Proof Garden: Learn About Plants Ducks And Geese Won’t Eat
Certain regions are waterfowl Nirvana. If you live in such a site, don't despair. There are some plants ducks and geese won't eat. Keeping plants safe from ducks and geese is another option to a waterfowl proof garden by using barriers. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Camouflage Gardening: Deterring Garden Crashers & Pests
Is something nibbling your flowers and other plants? Insects, diseases, and weeds aren't the only pests in the garden. Wildlife animals can be too. Click here for help.
By Nikki Tilley
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Chipmunk Control: Eliminating Chipmunks From Your Garden
Getting rid of chipmunks in your garden is similar to getting rid of squirrels. Chipmunk control requires just a little knowledge. Read this article to discover effective ways to rid chipmunks from your garden.
By Heather Rhoades
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Possum Control: How To Trap Opossum
How to get rid of an opossum can be tricky but with a little perseverance, the backyard possum may be convinced to move elsewhere. The information in this article can help with that.
By Nikki Tilley
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Mice In The Garden: Tips For Getting Rid Of Mice
Mice in the garden are a nuisance and a potential health threat due to the diseases these pests carry. It is not unusual to have mice in the garden, and this article will help with getting rid of them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Eliminate Gophers With Gopher Repellent Or Other Means Of Gopher Control
Gophers can be a serious problem for a homeowner. While they may be cute looking, the damage they wreak can be far from cute. So learning how to get rid of gophers becomes a priority, and this article can help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Getting Rid Of Voles - Using Vole Repellent And How To Kill Voles
Voles are among the least talked about and most damaging of the rodents that can invade a garden. This article contains information on how to get rid of voles that have taken over your yard.
By Heather Rhoades