Meadow voles are a common nemesis of lawns and landscapes. These “chunky” rodents measure 4 to 5 inches long. Voles are ...

Low fences made of ½-inch hardware cloth installed around garden beds and sunk 6 to 10 inches into the soil shield gardens from vole problems, while tree guards and bulb cages are handy for protecting ...

The rodents, which are the fastest-declining mammal ... improving soil health and helping plants to grow. "Above ground, their eating habits can help shape the ecosystem - their grazing helps ...

Dickens confirms that voles eat vegetation and seeds, and will also eat the roots of some landscape plants. Instead of tunnels, “voles create trails or ‘runs’ across the ground,” Dickens says. (You ...

Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. Some ...