How Do You Handle Dropped Leaves in Your Garden Borders?
I'm curious about everyone's approach to dealing with fallen leaves in the garden. On one hand, I know leaving them can be beneficial for wildlife and might provide…
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What are some good ways to get rid of crab apples from my garden?
Hey everyone! My neighbor's tree has dropped a bunch of crab apples into my garden – I've got about four bucket loads of them. I can't use the…
When Should I Cut Back My Long Lawn for Wildlife?
I've got a lovely wrap-around garden and while I keep one side neat for the kids, the other side I let grow long all summer to support local…
What Could Have Stolen All the Apples from My Tree?
I just returned after being away for two weeks, and to my dismay, my apple tree, which had about 10 apples when I left, is now completely bare!…
How to Keep Pigeons and Rats Away From My Bird Feeder?
I've got a small hanging bird feeder, but it's turned into a bit of a pigeon hotspot lately. These London pigeons are giving it a go even though…
What Should I Do With My Invasive Praying Mantis Egg Sac?
I recently made an impulse buy at Lowe's where I found these cute little containers of praying mantis egg sacs. I initially hesitated, but after seeing my flowers…
Is It Too Late to Plant a Holly Tree?
I'm looking to attract wildlife to my garden and cover up an unused patch of land, so I decided to plant a holly tree. However, I just found…
How Can I Protect My Garden from Rabbits?
I've been gardening in the Minnesota area for about five years now, focusing on pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance plants. However, this spring, I've found that rabbits have completely destroyed…
How Can I Get Rid of Rats in My Garden?
I've noticed a rat in my garden over the past couple of days. It's been sneaking around along the fence and munching on the bird seed I had…
What to Do About Mice in My Compost Bin?
I found some little mice peeking at me when I turned my compost yesterday, and they quickly scurried away to my neighbor's garden. I'm concerned about a potential…
Help! My Frogspawn Keeps Disappearing—What Could Be the Problem?
I've had a lot of frogs in my pond over a warm weekend recently, and I ended up with tons of frogspawn. But then it all vanished, and…
What's digging up my garden fabric?
I had my garden cleaned up last year, with new flowers and bulbs planted and landscape fabric laid down, topped with mulch. Recently, I've noticed that a part…
What Should I Do About a Toad in My Greenhouse Soil Bag?
Hey everyone! I found a toad in one of my soil bags in the greenhouse. I knew it was wintering in my greenhouse but decided to leave it…
Do Animals Eat Morning Glory Seeds?
I recently planted some morning glory seeds around my mailbox, but to my surprise, something has already dug up the area. I'm curious if any wild animals actually…
Where Are All the Frog Spawn This Year?
I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed a lack of frog spawn in their garden ponds this spring. Typically, my pond in Norfolk sees over 20 frogs arriving…
What Should I Do If I Found a Hibernating Hedgehog in My Garden?
I discovered a hedgehog hibernating under a pile of grass while I was clearing out my overgrown garden. It was a close call because I almost hit him…
Help! Dead Rats Keep Appearing in My Garden - What Can I Do?
I've been finding dead rats in my garden, and it's getting really frustrating! This is the third one I've found now, and I'm trying to figure out whether…