Hedgerows are plantings of perennial herbs, bushes, and small trees placed in strategic areas on your property. A hedgerow is different from a hedge, which is essentially a pretty property divider ...
How to Safely Keep Moose Out of Your Garden
Spotting a moose might be exciting... until you see that they're standing in your garden eating your precious plants. Moose are massive mammals and they feed that enormous body by eating 50 pounds ...
Birds That Eat Pests and How to Attract Them to Your Garden
There are many reasons to attract birds into your yards and garden spaces. They're beautiful, entertaining, and sing delightful songs. Best of all, many birds eat lots of bugs... including some of the ...
Foxes in the Henhouse? Here’s How to Protect Your Chickens from Foxes
There are few words that evoke as much fear to chicken owners as "foxes in the henhouse." These clever canids are stealthy and intelligent. Persistence and the ability to work out problems would get ...
How to Get Rid of Chipmunks in Your Garden
Chipmunks are cute and tiny, but they can cause considerable damage to your garden. After all, Chip and Dale were adorable, but they drove Donald Duck crazy! Chipmunks mostly forage on the ground ...
How to Keep Bears Away From the Garden Safely and Humanely
Lions, and tigers, and bears – Oh my! We've all heard the familiar refrain, but what do bears have to do with your garden? Black bear populations are gaining numbers in many states and bear-human ...
How to Prevent and Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Garden
Squirrels are sneaky bandits who will raid your garden and run off with the goods. There are several species of squirrels in North America. The grey squirrel is found throughout the lower 48 and is ...
How to Get Rid of Raccoons in Your Garden Humanely
Raccoons are cute, extremely smart, and highly skilled troublemakers. They aren't deliberately bad, but raccoons find it hard to resist a productive garden or orchard. They're also extremely ...
How to Deal and Get Rid of Skunks in Your Garden Humanely
Noticing shallow little holes in your garden beds? Maybe your strawberry patch is suddenly bare? You may have skunks in your garden! When it comes to dealing with pests in the garden, there seems ...