Y.W. of Hampton is having problems with voles in her yard and wants advice on how to get rid of them. The vole is a compact animal with a stocky build, short legs and a short tail. They usually are ...

As the weather becomes milder, a quick survey of lawn and gardens may present some surprises. Did you notice tunnels running through the grass? What about the small runways or pathways along the edge ...

To watch video about controlling voles, see this story at JournalNow.com. Q: I have a problem with moles or voles near my garden beds. What is the best way to control them? Answer: Moles feed on ...

If you spot meadow voles, also called field mice, it’s best to take precautionary measures. Here’s a homemade vole trap in the author’s yard. WASHINGTON POST Our Belgian endive row looked lush and ...

As we begin to refocus our activities from those outdoors in the landscape to the warmth and comfort of the indoors, it is important to remember that there are powerful forces at work in your ...

Springtime in the garden never fails to yield surprises. We love finding annual wildflowers that we seeded last fall or a tender perennial that was feared lost or even a garden trowel hidden under a ...

Question: Dear Carol, this summer I have found several holes in my flower and veggie beds, measuring about 2 to 3 inches wide and going down into the ground. They are not mounded, so no moles/gophers.

I received a letter from a lady who lives in Petal. She was having a problem with her plants. Based upon her description, I came to the conclusion that she had voles. Voles aren’t a problem here on ...

My column on moles a couple of weeks ago prompted readers to ask about voles, another pesky critter in the garden. If you get confused about what attracts moles and voles to your garden, there’s an ...