is there anything you can do about rabbits. ever since the nursery on n broadway in n massapequa closed about 6 yrs ago, the neighborhood is full of rabbits and they destroy the annuals and perranials............................thanks
Hi Jessica, You mentioned that the squirrels did a number on your tomatoes this year. Last year, for the first time, the squirrels did not destroy my tomatoes. Then I learned something. Did you ever notice that squirrels only take a couple bites out of the tomato and then leave the rest behind? Turns out they really don't like tomatoes. They (and other critters) will take a few bites out of tomatoes because they have a high water content, and they are thirsty. Last year I added (and actually maintained) several birdbaths, and thought it was quite cute to watch the squirrels drink from them (and we caught the racoons doing the same on our ring camera, at night). Turns out I not only benefitted the birds and the bees (I saw them drinking too - you just need to provide a stick or a rock they can sit on, so they don't drown), but I saved my tomatoes too! Happy gardening!
is there anything you can do about rabbits. ever since the nursery on n broadway in n massapequa closed about 6 yrs ago, the neighborhood is full of rabbits and they destroy the annuals and perranials............................thanks
Hi Jessica, You mentioned that the squirrels did a number on your tomatoes this year. Last year, for the first time, the squirrels did not destroy my tomatoes. Then I learned something. Did you ever notice that squirrels only take a couple bites out of the tomato and then leave the rest behind? Turns out they really don't like tomatoes. They (and other critters) will take a few bites out of tomatoes because they have a high water content, and they are thirsty. Last year I added (and actually maintained) several birdbaths, and thought it was quite cute to watch the squirrels drink from them (and we caught the racoons doing the same on our ring camera, at night). Turns out I not only benefitted the birds and the bees (I saw them drinking too - you just need to provide a stick or a rock they can sit on, so they don't drown), but I saved my tomatoes too! Happy gardening!