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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ciéra Cree

Plants that moles hate – 5 species that will stop underground critters from destroying flower beds

Flowers in bloom in a cottage garden border.

Moles may be cute but they won't seem as appealing if they're tearing apart your thoughtfully curated flowerbeds. As they dig their underground tunnels in search of food, the roots of your flowers could be damaged and destroyed.

It may seem an impossible task to prevent moles from making trouble in your yard, but by planting greenery with specific scents, tastes or texture you can make your flowerbeds far less inviting to visit and prevent moles in a natural and safe way.

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