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Wildlife
Ah wildlife, nothing is better than when you look out your window and see a deer or another animal walking gracefully across your lawn. That is until they begin to eat at your vegetable patch or dig a hole in your lawn, and you then must run out in slippers to scare them off. Luckily, there are non-harmful ways you can discourage unwanted visitors to the lawn using sounds, smells, lights and even by choosing different plants and flowers.
How do I stop Badgers from ruining my lawn?
These bumbly Black & White ninjas have a voracious appetite and can sniff out all the things they love to eat from some distance away. Given their size and powerful digging muscles, they can quickly turn the lawn into something resembling a battlefield. If you do find badgers digging up the lawn, this could be indicative of a more problematic pest issue.
Dear there’s a Deer in the Garden
A stunning sight to see a deer in your garden, but keep in mind these vegetarians love to eat and will find a garden is a perfect place to do so, especially in winter when their natural food sources decrease. A veritable buffet for the hungry deer! There are several tell-tale signs of destruction they leave behind, with stripped bark on trees and jagged stems key indicators.
Mice & Voles in your lawn
Mice and Voles can cause their fair share of issue in a garden and can sometimes affect your lawn.
How to deter foxes from my garden
A sly fox can cause havoc especially if you are an owner of livestock such as chickens. Even if you don’t have chickens, the stench of their toileting and scent marking can be enough to turn your stomach. They have become increasingly urbanised and have no qualms about rummaging around the bins even in busy towns. Though they are beautiful creatures, we do have a few tips and tricks about discouraging them from your lawn, if it all becomes too much.
How can I help hedgehogs?
These little critters are more helpful for your lawn than you may think. Their population has dwindled in recent years and being close to extinction we should try to help as many as we can. We have some tips as recommended by the British Hedgehog Society on ways you can give them a helping hand in your garden.
Why are birds attacking my lawn?
Sometimes lawn damage can occur by larger bird such as Crows, Blackbirds and Starlings searching for grubs to feed on in your lawn.
Are Squirrels bad for my Lawn?
Many gardeners despair at the sight of a cheeky squirrel scuttling around their precious gardens, scratching at the lawn and making little holes in the turf. Luckily, these don’t require too much repair work as they are much smaller than holes made by other wildlife. Another annoyance is their habit of stealing from birdfeeders, but sometimes you just have to admire their nimble footwork.
How To Deal With Moles
Love them or loath them moles can cause a lot of inconvenience – not to mention a huge amount of damage when they turn up in our gardens. How very un-British to arrive without an invite…The mounds of soil they leave on the surface are a gardener’s main gripe, but did you know this naturally aerated and tilled soil is perfect for potting plants? If you’d still rather avoid a visit, we have a variety of ways they can be deterred from the lawn.
How do I stop Wild Rabbits?
Whilst rabbits are cute to see, once they get in your garden you will notice bite marks in just about everything edible. As herbivores they can much their way through your flowerbeds and vegetable patches as well as damage the lawn.