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- Q.Rabbit Repellent Harm Monarch Eggs? - Monarch eggs on milkweed in chapel hill. Many bunnies. Will Deer and Rabbit repellent spray haEm the eggs? Thank you ...
- Q.Milky Spore And Getting Rid Of Moles - I am caretaking a 1/2 acre yard and home - soil is sandy loam - there are moles and gophers ...
- Q.When I Plant Spring Bulbs This Fall, Is There Anything I Can Do To Prevent Squirrels From Eating Them? - I'm not sure what other details to provide. In the past some of my spring bulbs have not bloomed. I ...
- Q.Will Wallabies Eat My Newly Planted Meriah Plants - Will wallabies eat my newly planted Meriah Plants
- Q.What Plants Will Gophers, Moles/voles Not Eat? - I want to plant a bulb garden but I do not want the gophers and moles to eat all my ...
- Q.Can I Grind Up Castor Plants To Make My Own Mole Repellent? - I grew a bunch of castor plants, but frost took them last week. I have a serious mole problem in ...
- Q.My Tree Was Damaged By A Deer Rubbing Its Antlers. Can It Be Saved? - I have a coral bark Japanese maple that has been planted for 2+ years. Within the last few days, a ...
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July 30, 2021Q.Rabbit Repellent Harm Monarch Eggs?
Monarch eggs on milkweed in chapel hill. Many bunnies. Will Deer and Rabbit repellent spray haEm the eggs? Thank you so much.
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GKH_Susan on
August 17, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Probably not. Most of them are made with natural ingredients that have an unpleasant or strong odor like garlic.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm
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Anonymous on
August 9, 2021Q.Milky Spore And Getting Rid Of Moles
I am caretaking a 1/2 acre yard and home - soil is sandy loam - there are moles and gophers to the point that i can sink into the ground every 4th step - new holes every time I go out there. I am researching mole control (eradication could work also) and have come to amending soil to make area unattractive. Thus - milky spore. I plan to add large amts of compost ( horse manure plus other stuff) and till in before winter rains, and plant cover crop of nitrogen-fixers. Question - at what point in this project should the milky spore be applied? before amending and tilling, after, does it matter ? Thank you Nancy
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 25, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The only thing that I could see that being good for, is removing one of their food sources- Grubs.
Other than that, I don't think that it will do much good for moles.
If you DO want to apply Milky Spore, this should be done after tilling. You don't want to disturb the piles that you lay, too much. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/what-is-milky-spore.htm
These articles will offer more suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/blood-meal-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/mole-control.htm
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September 2, 2021
Waterbury, CT 06708Q.When I Plant Spring Bulbs This Fall, Is There Anything I Can Do To Prevent Squirrels From Eating Them?
I'm not sure what other details to provide. In the past some of my spring bulbs have not bloomed. I guessed that they were destroyed by squirrels or other animals, so I wondered if there was anything that could be put with the bulbs to prevent that. I know squirrels do not like hot stuff, so I wondered if sprinkling hot pepper on the bulbs woould help. There are no photos of this problem to upload.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes, that is a common method for keeping squirrels away! They do not like hot peppers, one bit. Though, one of these articles is about spraying fruit trees, it is still pertinent. These will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/hot-peppers-for-fruit-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/squirrel-proof-fruit-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
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Vonniedejager on
September 22, 2021
2258Q.Will Wallabies Eat My Newly Planted Meriah Plants
Will wallabies eat my newly planted Meriah Plants
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It is, always, a possibility! These articles will help you to prevent this:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/keeping-wallabies-out-of-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/controlling-kangaroos-in-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/keep-kangaroos-out-of-garden.htm
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October 7, 2021
75654Q.What Plants Will Gophers, Moles/voles Not Eat?
I want to plant a bulb garden but I do not want the gophers and moles to eat all my bulbs. I am also thinking about adding standing phlox and an angel trumpet.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Even if they don't eat them, digging near them can kill your plants, as well.
The best course of action will be to deter them from the area, completely. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/eliminate-gophers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/mole-control.htm
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Anonymous on
October 23, 2021Q.Can I Grind Up Castor Plants To Make My Own Mole Repellent?
I grew a bunch of castor plants, but frost took them last week. I have a serious mole problem in my daylily patch, can I grind the castor plants up leaves and all and mix w water in a 5 gal bucket and pour it over the daylily bed to help keep the mole out. 1. we have a stray come off and on, will this hurt him? 2. will it poison worms/bugs so that it will kill birds that eat them? and 3 we do have a well on the property about 350 ft deep, our drinking water. I went to the store to buy mole repellent product, (granules) but seen the active ingredient was castor oil, so wondered if I could make my own since I already have the plants. To clarify I don't want to poison the kitty, the birds or myself. :)
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 27, 2021
Certified ExpertA.To be on the safe side, I would not make my own. You wouldn't know how much was too much, and castor bean plants are so toxic. Plus, the toxins do not transmit into the oil, so the repellent using castor oil is safer.
Here is more:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/mole-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/castor-bean/castor-bean-information.htm
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November 7, 2021
Pittsburgh, PA 15227Q.My Tree Was Damaged By A Deer Rubbing Its Antlers. Can It Be Saved?
I have a coral bark Japanese maple that has been planted for 2+ years. Within the last few days, a deer has rubbed its antlers on the tree, severely damaging the bark and splitting the tree down the middle. I had the small trunks wrapped, but the deer pushed very hard on the tree. I also had deer repellant around the tree. As it is mid November, is there a way to prune the tree to save it? Any ideas or directions are appreciated.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the extent of the damage. If there is anything that looks like it may fall off, naturally, then you can prune it. Otherwise, overpruning will cause the root stock to take over. This is a different kind of Japanese maple than the top, so it may not be as desirable.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care-pruning.htm
As far as the damaged bark goes- You may need a tree protector. They come in a tough, breathable plastic. This can help keep the deer from scratching it further. You won't be able to do anything about the damaged bark, but it will not likely cause much of an issue.
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