Lawn Moles and Proper Lawn Care
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Article by: Hans Dekker Are your making mountains out of your molehills? Although lawn , Low Cost Home Landscaping Tips moles are underground creatures, the benefits they add to your garden , How to Grow Sweet Corn are clearly visible and far outweigh the disadvantages. Of the six species of mole found in North America, the Eastern mole (or gray mole) is the most common. Moles are about the size of chipmunks and weigh from three to six ounces. A tiny creature, its total length is just six to eight inches. Many gardeners and groundskeepers are under the mistaken impression that lawn , Skip The Pesticide And Use Natural Alternatives moles eat the roots , 5 Simple Steps to Care For Your Push Reel Mower of their plants , The history of the gnome. and turf grasses. , Marble Mosaic Art However, moles are insectivores. Their primary diet is earthworms and grubs and a single mole can eat more than 140 grubs and cutworms daily. They also feast on destructive garden , Discover the Art of Topiary pests like snails, beetles, and millipedes. In fact, at just over a quarter-pound, a mole can consume 45 to 50 pounds of worms and insects each year. The greatest harm that mole tunneling does to turf grass , Planning Your Garden from Scratch - the Basics is by separating soil , The Basics Of Building Your Own Greenhouse from roots. , Choosing A Landscape Contractor Still, the mole's digging actually improves soil , Discover the Art of Topiary quality by turning and aerating the soil , Make A Good First Impression: Landscape Your Driveway and mixing accumulated nutrients throughout the excavation. Moles don't continually dig each time they forage for food. , Landscaping for Wildlife Once a tunnel system is established, it is infrequently extended. In fact, the only signs of mole activity you might see are those when the mole must repair , Building a Deck – Things to Check if Using Softwood Species its construction. When disturbed, moles may temporarily vacate the area, but generally return within a week or two. In addition, when a tunnel is abandoned, a new mole inhabitant will "recolonize"Ā¯ using the handiwork of its predecessor. For these reasons, even the most effective method of mole removal, trapping, is not a permanent solution to a "mole problem"Ā¯. Besides which, the three types of mole traps that work with any success sound like relics from the Spanish inquisition"ā€¯ harpoons, scissor-jaws, and choker loops. In fact, numerous remedies have been used to try to control moles Pickle juice, red pepper, , Lawnmower Maintenance Tips That Help Produce The Best Lawns razor blades, bleach, moth balls, brambles, human hair braids and hair balls, vibrators, ultra sonic devices, and poisons offer inconsistent and generally ineffective results; many including environmentally , The history of the gnome. unfriendly side effects. As in all elements of lawn , Easy Care - Use Clover - Ditch the Pesticide care, the best solution to a lawn , Pink Hibiscus mole problem is applying practical gardening , How To Choose The Right Trees For Your Front Yard Landscaping Ideas principles. Mole tunnels (except for the hilled entrances) are typically deep enough to be almost invisible. Over-watering your yard , How To Choose a Landscape Contractor brings earthworms and other invertebrates close to the surface, making it necessary for the moles to "move up"Ā¯ in search of them. Reducing the amount or frequency of watering may help both moles and their prey stay underground where they are most beneficial to your lawn. , Marble Mosaic Art Another solution to a lawn , Is Your Fertilizer Poisoning You? mole problem is to reduce the size of your lawn, , Bare Root Roses, What To Look For When Buying converting it to gardens, , Tips for Planting Flower Bulbs paths, , Planning Your Garden from Scratch - the Basics and hedgerows. First, moles prefer straight tunnel runs. However, more importantly, converting some lawn , A Look at Planting Flower Bulbs to gardens, , How To Build A Waterfall paths, , Pine Furniture Care Guide hedgerows and patio , Development Stages Of Electric Lawnmowers areas adds eye-appeal, reduces signs of damage, and in addition attract birds , How To Choose a Landscape Contractor and butterflies to your property. , How to Grow Sweet Corn Hans is author of The Lawn Care section of http://www.lawnmower-guide.com |
  
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