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Discuss fees and get a fee schedule. Each contractor might have a different fee structure, so you will want the one that is best suited to you. If a series of payments will be made, get a payment schedule so there is no confusion.

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is another alternative that can prevent weed growth for several years. Before laying down landscape fabric, which is perhaps most commonly used in flower beds, remove all weeds and other vegetation you do not wish to grow. You will likely need to cut the fabric to the area you want it to cover and cut an opening for plants and flowers. The fabric is then typically covered with mulch, which keeps the fabric in place.

Landscape fabric is effective because it blocks the sun from reaching any area that it’s covering while still allowing air, water and nutrients to penetrate and reach the soil. Weeds need sun to thrive, so landscape fabric can be highly effective at preventing unwanted growth.

Removing unsightly weeds

When removing weeds, it’s best to remove the weeds with their roots. Smaller weeds with shallow roots can typically be removed with a gentle pull, as the roots will come right out.

Larger weeds with deeper roots can be a little tougher to remove, and they might damage surrounding plants if you pull too hard. In such instances, you can dig around the stem with a small hoe to loosen the soil and then firmly pull the weed out of the ground. If that does not work, dig a little deeper and try again.

When there are simply too many weeds to pull out of the ground, a garden hoe is effective for shallow-rooted weeds. Where deep-rooted weeds are present, a garden hoe is less effective because it does not usually reach the roots. A winged weeder, though more time-consuming than a hoe, goes deeper into the soil to pull the roots.

Chemical weed-killers are another option, though they are not very eco-friendly, and chemical products must be sprayed on the entire weed to kill it completely.

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Keeping furry marauders away from the garden is something individuals who live in rural or suburban areas have to consider when planting. Many communities are growing and encroaching on the natural habitats of wild animals. With some of their natural food sources diminishing, animals may decide to partake of the easy pickings that come from residential home gardens.

If you understand how these animals feed, you can take precautions to restrict access to planting beds. Rabbits tend to munch on vegetables and ornamental plants.

Small in stature and not able to scale fences very easily, rabbits might be deterred by a low fence surrounding plants. Consider digging some chicken wire below the fence a few inches to discourage digging under the fence.

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The fence should be 18 inches high, and you should keep the openings no more than one inch wide because rabbits can squeeze through small openings.

In terms of gophers, moles, voles, and other burrowing animals, the key is preventing underground access.

Chicken wire or another abrasive material put under the garden soil can help keep underground animals from burrowing under and then up into the heart of the garden.

Deer are another story altogether. They are tall animals capable of rising up on hind legs to stretch out and reach branches of trees and bushes. Therefore, taller fences may be needed to protect the garden. Choose a fence that camouflages the garden well and completely encloses the area to be protected, as deer can be wary about scaling a divider when they cannot see what is on the other side.

In some cases, however, tall fences can be unsightly, especially in a front yard. Therefore, look for natural barriers that can keep them out. Deer may be deterred by thorny bushes or plants. Daisies, narcissus, rudbeckia, achillea, agastache, aster, lupine, coreopsis, verbascum, centaurea, and echinacea are available in many varieties and are not attractive to deer or rabbits.

Gardeners who use a combination of methods to keep animals out of their yards and gardens may have a higher success rate at deterring unwelcome visitors.

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Here are some additional strategies that you can try: Create narrow pathways between raised beds. Rabbits will feel like they are in prime locations for predators to get at them in this type of situation and may be less likely to venture in. Deer may not be able to navigate narrow paths.

Use mulch. In addition to benefiting the plants, keeping soil moist, and fertilizing the areas, mulch also deters many animals.

Interplant different species of plants. Some animals do not want to bother picking tasty plants out from among other varieties they do not like. In an effort to deter munchers, mix any appetizing plants with ones that animals find unpleasant.

Planting strong-tasting herbs such as chives, eucalyptus, garlic, mint, thyme, and wintergreen may help keep your garden pest free.

Use other natural deterrents. Animals may be kept away by scents of their predators. Urine from coyote, foxes, dogs, and cats may help. You can also try human hair, cat litter, blood meal, hot pepper, sulfur, eggs, and soap flakes.

Create an animal-friendly area elsewhere. Feed the deer and rabbits the foods they love somewhere away from your garden. They may fill up with favorites and stay away from your flowers and vegetables.

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Bats have a bad reputation, as people unnecessarily fear bats because they believe them to be carriers of disease. But many bats feed off of insects or fruits and will not harm humans. The average brown bat can eat 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, so it is easy to see why bats are good to have around. Not only are mosquitoes a nuisance, but they also harbor potentially dangerous diseases. Bats may eat certain rodents as well, which can cut down on the number of animals burrowing in a yard.

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Frogs and toads will prey on insects and make the local insect population more manageable. Toads eat mainly slugs, which feed on the leaves and fruits of many plants. Frogs and toads are attracted to water, so including a pond or another water feature in the garden will provide them with a habitat they like.

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While it is true that some birds can damage crops, many birds are content to feed on insects attracted to the garden, which helps to keep insect numbers in check. Chickadees, for example, will dine on aphid eggs, while larger birds may prey on mice or other rodents or simply scare them out of the garden. Jays and mockingbirds are known to be feisty and can even deter dogs and cats from a yard. Hummingbirds will sip on the nectar of flowers and help pollinate plants.

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Many animals and insects can be detrimental to the health of a garden. However, several animals are handy to have around and should be welcomed to the landscape.

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