Spring River Nurseries Offer Expert Advice On How To Keep Gardens Critter Free

Online, April 16, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Gardeners around the world struggle with keeping rabbits, squirrels, insects and other critters out of the garden. And now a new website has launched offering many gardening tools which can help keep the "critter battle" under control.

Spring River Nurseries, a Michigan-based nursery, suggests that repellents can be a useful tool to deter critters away from a garden suggesting pesticides should be applied with caution. They also suggest some critters can be safely trapped and let loose in the woods while fences can be a big help as well. These are some tools and materials they suggest the gardener may want to keep on hand for a fight against pests and animals.

The tools and materials a gardner should keep on hand will depend on the specific critter problem. Below is a sample list of what one might need:

1. Fencing (for keeping rabbits away from plants)
2. Fence posts
3. Cage traps (if needed for rabbits)
4. Repellent sprays (some sprays work animals and insects both)
5. Garden sprayers (for applying repellents)
6. Pesticides

As far as insects, cabbage worms and Japanese beetles, they can sometimes be repelled by planting certain plants. Borage can deter the cabbage worms and chrysanthemums can repel the Japanese beetles. However, when more serious deterrents are merited, follow the steps below:

1. Place fencing around the garden to keep critters such as rabbits out of it. Make sure not to trap any of the rabbits inside the enclosure.

2. If needed, set some traps inside the garden enclosure to make sure to remove all rabbits. Only use this measure if necessary and only use cage traps that allow the animal to live. Once trapped, let the critter go out in the woods where it will find plenty to eat without bothering the garden.

3. Liberally apply pest repellent. One will only require repellant that works for all critters. Make certain to apply it to the top side and bottom side of the leaves. Also, spray it around the perimeter of the garden to keep the crawling critters from entering.

4. Pesticides should be used cautiously and only when needed. These will kill beneficial insects along with harmful ones. Use these as spot treatments instead of spraying a large area. For a specific repellent brand to scare those unwelcome critters away, check out the "Hot Pepper Wax" available through Spring River Nurseries.

5. Watch the garden for any recurrence of critters trying to harm plants. The earlier one catches a problem, the easier it is to get rid of it.

To check out "Hot Pepper Wax" to help you keep critters away from your garden, visit their website at www.springrivernurseries.com.