As the weather warms up and your flower beds begin to bloom, wildlife often sees your hard work as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Learning how to protect your spring gardens from hungry critters with a few strategic deterrents is the best way to ensure your seeds make it to summer.
Repellent sprays.
Liquid sprays like Liquid Fence or DIY mixtures are effective deterrents for keeping your plants intact. With consistent reapplication after rainfall to remain potent, these sprays are a simple way to learn how to protect your spring gardens from hungry critters such as deer and rabbits.
Bulb cages.
Constructing a bulb cage using mesh with half-inch holes creates a physical barrier that keeps rodents such as voles, mice, chipmunks and squirrels from feasting on your plants. While roots and stems can easily grow through the gaps, the mesh is small enough to prevent pests from squeezing through or chewing their way to the bulbs.
You can easily find the necessary materials or pre-made options at your local garden store.
Dig deeper.
Planting your bulbs deeper can often be enough to discourage curious wildlife from uncovering them. Some plants, including tulips, can be planted at depths of 6 to 8 inches, while smaller bulbs like crocus require shallower planting. Check the recommended planting depth for your bulb.
For those requiring a shallower planting, you can secure the area by placing a layer of mesh directly over the bulbs before covering them with soil and mulch. This invisible barrier effectively stops critters from digging through the ground to reach their next meal.
Summary
Professionals can help restore the peace before your landscape sustains further damage if your garden has been targeted. Contact Pesty Critters Wildlife Control to safely remove and relocate the animals that have made themselves at home in your flower beds.
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