SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Jun 27, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) —
Janet Moyer Landscaping (JML), a full service landscaping company
in San Francisco devoted to addressing the unique challenges of urban
gardens, recommends a number of ways that homeowners can deter
unwanted critters in their garden. Janet Moyer, company founder and
president, suggests the following:
1. Do not leave pet food outside.
2. Make sure garbage cans have
tight-fitting lids. If cans tip easily, secure them to something
sturdy.
3. Pick up fallen fruit around fruit trees. The sweet fruit
is attractive to many critters.
4. If you have fish in a pond, make
sure the pond includes rocks for the fish to hide under.
5. If your
garden is becoming a litter box, clean up and place citrus peels in
the area. The smell of citrus is a natural and non-toxic deterrent
for unwelcome pets that may come into your garden. Chicken wire may
also help to keep animals out of the garden.
6. If you put food
into a composter, make sure it has a solid bottom and secure lid.
Side openings should be no more than a quarter of an inch.
7. If
digging is occurring, apply beneficial nematodes to get rid of grubs.
Grubs are the primary reason moles dig in the garden. If gophers are
eating plant roots, plant some garlic in your planting beds. If birds
and critters are eating veggies before you do, protect with netting
or fencing and hang reflective ribbon nearby.
8. Make sure nesting
places are eliminated. Decks should have skirting to prevent access.
9. If critters are chewing on drip irrigation lines, rub bar soap on
the tubing. This also works on the trunks of citrus trees.
About Janet Moyer Landscaping
Founded in 1990, Janet Moyer
Landscaping is an award-winning full service landscaping company
based in San Francisco, CA. It has designed and installed more than
475 unique and customized gardens in San Francisco’s varied terrain.
The company specializes in the creation of custom residential
landscapes that address the unique challenges posed by San
Francisco’s climate, significant grade changes and architectural
constraints. Owned and managed by Janet Moyer and Michael Hofman, JML
applies sustainable practices to its residential landscape design,
installation and maintenance services. In 2010, JML received
recognition for its work in designing and installing the first
“teaching garden” for children at a public library in San Francisco.
For more information, visit
www.jmoyerlandscaping.com or call
415-821-3760; and become a member of the JML community at
http://www.facebook.com/janetmoyerlandscaping and
http://www.twitter.com/jmoyerlandscape .
Contact:
Carol Crawford
Crawford Communications
415-239-1550
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