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Ray Said:

How do I rid my garden of Raccoons??

We Answered:

Sealed or sheltered trash bins will discourage raccoons. Obviously, raccoons are digging through your trash to find a meal. Make sure you either keep your trash cans sealed (bound shut with cord) or put the trash in a small shelter, like a storage shed.

Fenced gardens will dissuade raccoons from feasting. Raccoons don't always look in the garbage to satisfy their hunger. Certain things in the garden, like small fruit will definitely suffice. If you can build a sturdy fence (electrified if possible) around your garden, you should see less raccoons hovering around your yard.

Live "Havahart" traps will help you get rid of raccoons. Far and away the best method of removing the nuisance of raccoons is to trap them live and bring them to a wooded area far away from your own home. Be careful though, raccoons will bite if they feel threatened. Wear thick gloves when handling the traps.

Motion-sensing lights and sound devices will keep raccoons away. The reason raccoons are nocturnal is because they're less vulnerable at night. Motion-sense lights and sound devices should scare the raccoons away, but don't depend on these devices for too long; eventually raccoons will learn they aren't really threatened.

Commercial repellents will stop raccoons. There are several online vendors of repellents, who claim that spraying their product on garbage cans and around yards will deter raccoons. Wolf urine is common, and has been recommended by wildlife specialists for quite some time.

Terrence Said:

We installed some landscape lighting in the garden and have ongoing problems with the wires?

We Answered:

run wires through pvc pipe and bury

Lydia Said:

UK only.....Is there a height limit for a garden fence?

We Answered:

I think thats a question for your local council, most councils have their own websites and you can look up planning applications on there. I think basically if its over 6ft is the rule of thumb though, but youre mum can have a go at objecting to it, if it blocks light.

Phillip Said:

What is the best way to plant a garden on steep, hilly, and rocky soil.?

We Answered:

There are different options for you. I am a landscaper and have done banks and slopes. The preparation is a little different then a flat suface. You can't get a tiller over the ground, so try and turn the soil over and rake as smooth as you can. Use any rocks to your advantage by incorporating them into your landscape. A good product to use on a steep incline is jute. It is a commercial heavy duty lanscape fabric. It rolls out and will help with erosion and also keep shrubs in place. You can also terrace the land, but you will have to try and get each layer as level as you can.

There are many evergreen shrubs that will work on your hill.
I will link you to my simple solutions section. There is a page on slope planting with evergreens. Take a look at the other pages in this section. I will also link you to my site map, as this page has everything that is on the website. You may be able to get some more information to help you with this project. There is a gallery of plant section which also may give you some ideas of what to plant for you climate zone. If you need any further suggestions, please feel free to contact me at the website. Have a great day and good luck with your project!
Kimberly
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Dolores Said:

Colored Halogens?

We Answered:

The MR16 lamps should be 50mm diameter. I didn't think you could get 20watt colours ( I work for an electrical wholesaler) but a quick search under "Coloured Dichroics" reveals that bltdirect.com do them for 2.97 pounds. As the total lamp load is governed by the transformer DO NOT be tempted to fit 50w.
Hope this helps...
Roy