Q&A – I have been planting for pollinators. How do I deter slithery animals in my garden?
Question:
I have been planting for pollinators. How do I deter slithery animals in my garden?
Answer:
When you plant for pollinators, you are creating an ecosystem that encourages them, but also attracts other animals including skinks and snakes. Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center says this is a good thing and helps build an environmentally friendly area. You should let nature take its course, even with the snakes. If you don’t like them, observe from a distance.
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I have been planting for pollinators. How do I deter slithery animals in my garden?
Answer:
When you plant for pollinators, you are creating an ecosystem that encourages them, but also attracts other animals including skinks and snakes. Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center says this is a good thing and helps build an environmentally friendly area. You should let nature take its course, even with the snakes. If you don’t like them, observe from a distance.
Related Videos:
Planting a Butterfly Garden
Other Pollinators in the Butterfly Garden
Related Resources:
Plants for Pollinator Gardens
Planting Pollinator-Friendly Gardens