Q: I keep finding mysterious holes all over my lawn. How do I determine what type of animal is digging holes in my yard? A: There are many different animals that could be digging in a homeowner’s ...
CORVALLIS – Spring brings buds and blooms, but it also brings moles, voles and gophers. The small mammals take gardeners to their knees to peer down tunnels, set traps and toss in everything from ...
It’s an exasperating experience. You go to the nursery, pick out a flowering plant, shrub or tree and bring it home only to have some critter damage or destroy it within the first week. Pests cause ...
Moles can quickly turn your yard into a wasteland of holes as they dig up various insects and worms to eat, making volcano-shaped mounds in the process. If you're tired of moles visiting your yard and ...
Mole holes have a diameter of 2 inches and are at least 10 inches deep. Snake holes are smaller and round. Moles thrive in cooler climates with moist habitats, while snakes can be found in any climate ...
DEAR JOAN: We have some animal tunneling around our raised bed gardens. Almost every day, I need to smash down a new tunnel path, only to find a new one the next day. It is surprising to me, because ...
A: Moles will eat earthworms and other insects in addition to grubs that live in soil. But moles don’t dig just to eat. Some tunnels are used repeatedly as passageways. Mole feeding tunnels, on the ...
Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...
The best way to prevent moles and voles from harming your landscape is by being able to accurately identify them. Moles and voles are two common garden pests that are often confused with one another ...
Moles love digging tunnels in yards, and while those tunnels may aerate your lawn, they can also be unsightly. When looking for humane ways to deter moles from building their homes and tunnels on your ...
It’s an exasperating experience. You go to the nursery, pick out a flowering plant, shrub or tree and bring it home only to have some critter damage or destroy it within the first week. Pests cause ...