Rabbits and Mice and Birds, Oh My! How to Keep Critters Out of Your Garden Safely and Naturally
Written by zhanghan on December 16, 2009 13:53
It's not just those pesky snails and adorable deer that threaten all your hard work in the gardenLots of other animals want to get in on the feast tooHere are easy, and tried and true ways to keep them from harvesting all your veggies before you do.
MICE, MOLES and VOLES
Moles eat mainly earthworms and grubsVoles eat plants, especially perennial roots, seeds and bulbsHere are some ideas to convince them to go eat elsewhere.
- Boards: Mice and moles love melonsPlace a board under the fruit to deter moles from digging directly underneath your fruit.
- Urine: Human urine poured into a mole hole will encourage them to move elsewhere.
- Trench: Dig a trench around either your garden or around individual plants that gophers and moles are targetingIn the trench, bury mesh metal wire fencing or metal window screen at least 18" inches deep, and fill the trench in againMake sure the mesh is small enough that the moles can't get through itWhen the gophers and moles are digging, they won't be able to get to your plants or the surrounding area because they will run into the fencing and not be able to chew or dig through
Sources : What's Your Want