Q.digging holes in lawn
Some animal is digging holes in my lawn. They do this at night or early morning. I have never seen the action taking place. I do have the odd grey squirrel visit the garden in the day time. I would be grateful for your advice.
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
It probably isn't gophers or moles because these diggings aren't mound-like. A likely suspect is a raccoon or skunk. These guys often dig for grubs underneath the top layer of grass and soil and can ravage a lawn.
These two articles will help you learn how to deter these pests:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-of-skunk-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/getting-rid-raccoons.htm
Here's an article about dealing with the problem of grubs in your lawn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-grub-worms.htm
