Melting snow often reveals lawn damage caused by voles. To repair, wait until the lawn is dry enough so raking won't tear tender grass plants. Grass seed can be added to channels that don't fill in ...

Last week I mentioned a few critters that can cause plant damage when we have snow-cover for a period. According to predicted temperatures for next week, it looks like the snow might be around a bit ...

It is easy to spot this vole trail coming from a perennial bed that is adjacent to a lawn. Voles will clip back the grass to create easy access and movement. White grubs are root feeders. They range ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learn to tell these critters apart, and handle them safely, with advice from experts. Damian Kuzdak/Getty Images If you find a ...

While I may not be out in the garden during this time of year, the frozen landscape of Illinois in January still has plenty of life. In fact, there is one animal that toils in the garden all winter: ...

Here’s how these two different animals can affect your lawn and garden. Maybe you’ve noticed some chewed plants or shallow tunnels and hills all over your yard. These are sure signs of some busy, ...

This spring you may have noticed shallow trails in your garden or lawn with small holes here and there. Many people think they have moles but you might have meadow voles. Moles make shallow ...

Matted down, grassy trails in the lawn and missing bark on trees and shrubs in late winter and early spring might be when you first become aware of voles in your landscape. Fall is an important time ...

Moles versus voles — which one is the worst? Hard to tell when you love your lawn and gardens. Oftentimes, the two are confusing because each does so much damage. The easy way to remember is: — V is ...

While I may not be out in the garden during this time of year, the frozen landscape of Illinois in January still has plenty of life. In fact, there is one animal that toils in the garden all winter: ...