There are few animal pests that cause me to curse out loud. Mice? Nope. Rabbits? Nope. Deer? I may think about it, but nope. It’s Procyon lotor. And for those of you who are not up on your Latin, it is the common raccoon. Some of you may know it as a ringtail or simply […]
Wildlife
Hen House: No Foxes Allowed!
I enjoy my backyard chickens. They entertain us with their antics, provide great material for the compost bin, eat bugs, plus they provide eggs. I can’t imagine a day without them since they are part of our daily routine. But as every chicken keeper knows, it can be over in a moment if a fox […]
Deterring Deer in your Garden by Fencing
Like most people who raise fruits and vegetables, you have a certain sense of pride beginning the moment you sow the seeds. You nurture the plants by adding compost to the soil, fertilizing the young plants, and watering at regular intervals so the plants do not become stressed. As the fruits and vegetables ripen, you […]
Squirrel-Proofing your Strawberry Bed
We live in an urban setting. It’s an older neighborhood with tree lined streets and mature landscaping. If you walk in the backyard, you would swear that you are in the country instead of a city of 140,000. We are surrounded by large, old trees and thick hedges. With all of the vegetation, our […]