Garden Pests Unveiled: Identifying the Culprits

Insects and wildlife can wreak havoc on gardens, but identifying the culprits is the first step to protecting plants. Rabbits cause clean cuts near ground level and gnaw bark, while deer tear at plant material and can destroy plants up to 6 feet high. Moles create cone-shaped mounds of soil and feed on insects, while voles feed on plant roots and create tunnels. Repellents and fencing are effective deterrents, but hungry deer will eat anything and no plant is truly deer-proof.