Category: Garden Animals

Living near wildlife offers spectacular opportunities to see animals in their natural habitats , doing what they do best, but gardeners know that sometimes wildlife starts to look back. If wild turkeys start looking too…

Gardening is about more than just sticking some seeds in the ground and eating what sprouts. Unfortunately, no matter how hard you worked in that garden, there is always someone waiting to help you…

Gardeners are constantly concerned about protecting their plants from hungry deer , rabbits and insects. Sometimes our feathered friends can also eat flowers and buds of certain plants. Read more to find out why birds eat flower buds…

While it is frustrating to notice signs of beaver damage on trees, it is important to recognize the importance of these wetland creatures and strike a healthy balance. Read on for some helpful…

Kangaroos are incredible wild creatures and simply observing them in their natural habitat is an enjoyable experience. However, kangaroos in the garden can be more of a nuisance than a pleasure due to…

Wildlife pests vary from region to region. In Tasmania, garden wallaby pests can wreak havoc on pastures, fields and the home garden. We get the question, “how to stop wallabies from eating my plants”…

Squirrels are tenacious creatures and if they decide to dig a tunnel in your potted plant, it may seem like keeping squirrels out of containers is a futile task. If you’ve had it up…

One of the trickiest parts of having a garden is making sure you enjoy it. No matter where you are, pests of one type or another are a constant threat. Even containers, which may…

Urban chicken farming is everywhere in my small suburban area. We’re used to seeing “chicken found” or “chicken lost” signs and even chickens themselves strutting across our lawn. Those people didn’t do a good…

Most of us love having birds in the backyard to watch and feed. The music of songbirds is a sure sign of spring. On the other hand, bird damage to grass can be extensive. If…