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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How to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden by Creating the Ultimate Deer-Proof Design
Keep deer out of the garden with these simple tips and tricks. Those greedy grazers will steer clear of your garden next time they're looking for a snack.
By Amy Grant
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What Do Raccoons Eat? (And How Not to Feed Them by Accident)
Wondering what raccoons eat? Learn their wild and urban diets, why feeding them is bad, and how to keep these pests out of your yard.
By Tyler Schuster
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Homemade Deer Repellent: 3 Simple Spray Recipes to Keep Plants Safe From Hungry Wildlife
Keep greedy grazers away from precious plants with one of these easy and effective homemade deer repellent recipes.
By Tyler Schuster
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Grow These 10 Plants That Groundhogs Hate – No More Woodchuck Destruction
Use these plants that groundhogs hate in your landscaping to keep those rodent rascals from destroying your hard work.
By Tyler Schuster
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Try This Clever and Cost-Effective Squirrel Deterrent That Sounds Crazy, But Actually Works
Squirrels will run when they see a toy 'predator' animal in your garden. This clever squirrel deterrent will send those fuzzy punks packing.
By Tyler Schuster
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Does Cat Hair Deter Rabbits? Your Kitty May Be the Key to a Better Garden
Rabbits can quickly ruin your flower or vegetable garden. Could cat hair be the trick to deterring the fluffy-tailed menaces?
By Teo Spengler
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Your Bird Feeder Could Be Attracting Rats – Keep Them Out of Your Yard With These Clever Tips
Rodents can be attracted to bird feeders, but you don't have to put up with it. Learn how to keep rats away from your backyard bird oasis.
By Kathleen Walters
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Try These 6 Clever and Humane Ways to Keep Groundhogs Out of Your Garden Without Harming Them
Groundhogs wreak havoc on vegetable gardens and flower beds, but you don't have to give in to the burrowing burglars. Explore kind ways to move them along.
By Tyler Schuster
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Deer Used To Destroy My Garden, Until I Discovered This Spray That’s Safe For Plants & Animals
Deer devoured my garden plants for years until I discovered this spray. Since then, it's been sayonara to nibbled stems and hello to beautiful blooms!
By Laura Walters
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What I’ve Learned About Deer – How To Cope With Damage, And How To Stop Deer From Eating Plants
Deer are part of our ecosystem, but they can be voracious. Learn how to stop deer from eating plants from someone who has battled them for years!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Deer Eat Peonies? How To Keep Them Away And Save Your Gorgeous Blooms
Peonies are not usually favored by deer, but sometimes they go after the young shoots of the plants anyways. Learn how to keep deer away from beautiful blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Groundhog Day? Why We Celebrate A Furry Garden Pest
What is Groundhog Day and why do we continue to honor this tradition every February? Maybe because it’s a great reason for a celebration!
By Susan Albert
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What Plants Do Snakes Hate: Using Snake Repelling Plants For Gardens
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Deer-Resistant Perennials That Can Survive Even the Greediest Grazers
Worried about your gorgeous garden plants getting nibbled and chewed by four-legged feeders? Try these deer-resistant perennials to keep them at bay.
By Amy Grant
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Eliminating Elk Damage - How To Keep Elk Out Of Your Garden
Elk are interesting to watch, but are they eating your plants? Learn different ways to discourage elk from feasting from your garden.
By Amy Grant
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Are Coyotes Dangerous – What To Do About Coyotes In The Garden
Coyotes tend to avoid humans, but with shrinking habitats, encounters in the garden are rising. Click to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Deer Fencing Designs - How To Build A Deer Proof Fence
Deer are elegant and graceful creatures but these attributes fall short when they have been in the garden eating your prize plants. If repellents aren't working, think about building a deer proof fence. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant