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Hi. We have moles occasionally in our yard. I am gardening in raised beds. Should I put hardware cloth down then put the dirt in or is that necessa...
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Asked April 24, 2024, 12:58 AM EDT
Hi. We have moles occasionally in our yard. I am gardening in raised beds. Should I put hardware cloth down then put the dirt in or is that necessary?
Clackamas County Oregon
Expert Response
Wire mesh at the bottom of a raised bed can help. The rodents can still travel overland so it's not 100% successful.
Here's an OSU Extension article about dealing with digging rodents in the garden. Welded wire for raised beds is mentioned.
Here's an OSU Extension article about dealing with digging rodents in the garden. Welded wire for raised beds is mentioned.
