https://www.reddit.com/r/GardenWild/comments/dtxv3q/the_garden_fence_weekly_chat_thread/
created by AutoModerator on 09/11/2019 at 16:08 UTC
16 upvotes, 4 top-level comments (showing 4)
Weekly weekend chat over the virtual garden fence; talk about what's happening in your garden, and ask quick questions that may not require their own thread.
Comment by cgerha at 09/11/2019 at 16:34 UTC
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I am so enjoying the autumnal transformations in my garden. Now that almost all of the leaves are down, I am itching to prune, but I think I should wait perhaps until later winter/early spring...? (I'm in Seattle).
Comment by UntakenUsername48753 at 10/11/2019 at 14:30 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I've seen a lot of Dark-Eyed Juncos recently, I guess they've started migrating for the winter.
Comment by alanita at 10/11/2019 at 19:07 UTC
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The rats keep digging in my potted plants--I think it's rats, anyway, because the holes look smaller than squirrel holes. I dusted the soil with ground mustard and it slowed them down quite a bit, but they're still interested. I'm going to try ground cayenne next.
Anyone have a better method that will keep critters out of my containers without actually harming them?
Comment by UntakenUsername48753 at 14/11/2019 at 12:20 UTC
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I had an invasive ailanthus tree cut down. It's about 18" in diameter, and they left the trunk about 7' up (I asked them to, was hoping they'd leave it a little taller).
Is it worthwhile to drill any holes or anything into it?