Trenches In Backyard

How To Prevent Soil Erosion In Your Yard. Once this happens, small ‘trenches’ develop which lead to further erosion in the future. And if you don’t take immediate action to fix the problem, you’ll end up with a yard full of washed out soil. The good news, however, is that you can prevent soil erosion by following a few simple steps.

Related Articles

• 1 Root Bugs in Beets
• 2 What Could Be Making Tunnel-Like Holes in My Yard?
• 3 Green Bean Plants & Worms in the Stem
• 4 Burrowing Yard Pests

You work hard to maintain a beautiful, healthy yard filled with attractive landscaping. When your plants start dying or tunnels and holes appear in the yard, an underground pest is a likely culprit. The most common underground pests include moles, voles and gophers. Many insects, such as the cutworm and wireworm, cause problems from beneath the soil as well. The damage caused by these pests is somewhat similar, so it may be hard to tell which pest lives in your yard. However, each pest damages your yard and plants in a specific way, making identification easier.

1. Identify voles by looking for circular tunnels and burrow entrances about 1 to 1 1/2 inch in size. Voles often dig tunnels around the perimeter of buildings, driveways and other structures. Vole tunnels don't have raised ridges. Above-ground voles dig tunnels by chewing through grass, and the damage is highly visible. Voles also eat plant roots, so dying shrubs and other plants indicate their presence. The soil where voles tunnel feels spongy when stepped on. Voles look like mice with long snouts. They are timid and rarely seen.

2. Determine whether you have moles by looking for circular mounds in the yard. Moles dig volcano-shaped mounds with a plug in the center as they burrow. Mole tunnels have raised ridges because they're looking for grubs as they dig. Moles do not eat plants, but they may inadvertently damage them while digging. Moles have tiny eyes and large front claws.

3. Identify gophers by searching for fan-shaped mounds in the yard. The mounds typically appear in clusters. Gophers create tunnel systems that they live inside, and the entrances to the tunnels are marked by dirt mounds. Gophers eat and damage plant life. If you suspect gophers, dig a hole into a tunnel and wait a few days. Gophers will plug the hole to prevent predators from entering.

4. Dig into the soil in early spring as seeds begin to germinate to confirm the presence of wireworms. These 1 1/2-inch, brownish-red worms are rarely seen and difficult to find. In spring, the larvae come to the surface of the soil to feed on germinating seeds. Look for dead seedlings, hollowed-out seeds and shredded plant stems. Wireworms also cause plants to wilt or discolor while still attached to the root. If a plant's center leaves are green while the outer leaves are dead, wireworms are the likely culprits.

   So grab your motorbike, strap on your helmet and grab some airtime over obstacles and beat the clock on amazing off road circuits.FEATURES;- Over 150 challenging stunning levels- Unlockable super cool Bikes- Sick stunts and insane tricks as you flip and wheelie through levels- More high octane levels coming soon- Timed Levels- Checkpoints- User Selected Control schemeThis moto extreme game brings mayhem to your mobile as you race down hill and rev your engine to hill climb to toughest challenges on your way to success. As you race to become the greatest bike racer ever and beat your friends will you be able to handle the explosions and unique obstacles each level provides or will you crash out?Prefer to feel more connected with your device, try selecting the tilt controls in the pause menu. Moto x3m spooky land. The thrilling much loved flash game explodes on to mobile.Moto X3M brings awesome bike racing with beautifully crafted levels straight to your mobile.

   Live or die!​. Face your fate in an unjust war to survive with your family from the shadows of war.Time is running against you, your family is in danger and there is nowhere to hide or to do but to get them out of home through a hero journey to a safer place.Shooting and bombing everywhere and it will hunt you unless you make fast decisions as you progress through different events. These events are real and they will make you choose the hard way. GDC 2017 talkyou live in war zone and death is hunting everyone, things will look different and choices become harder.

5. Lift up a wilting plant to confirm the presence of root maggots. These tiny yellow, white or gray worms prefer to attack legumes, such as peas or beans, as well as cruciferous plants, including broccoli and cabbage. They will, however, feed on other plants if these aren't available. When you lift up a wilting plant, you may see hundreds of these squirming worms. The roots will be eaten away. Root maggots also tunnel through large root vegetables, such as beets and turnips.

6. Verify cutworms by looking for severed plant stems. Cutworms are about 2 inches long and have a variety of appearances, including green, black, gray, striped and spotted. They grow into adult moths that can lay hundreds of eggs on the soil near the base of plants. Look for worm droppings near damaged plants. Run your hand over soil clumps near the plants to reveal the presence of cutworms.

Tip

Castor oil repellent spray may work to repel moles and voles from your yard. Reapply the castor oil after heavy rain for maximum effectiveness.

The Milky Spore organism, when introduced to your yard, will kill the grubs that moles use for food. It can take up to five years for the organism to become fully established. Once established, Milky Spore will prevent grubs from living in the soil for 15 to 20 years.

Protect plants from cutworms by wrapping cardboard or aluminum collars around the stems. Push the collar a few inches into the soil to prevent worms from attacking.

About the Author

Melissa King began writing in 2001. She spent three years writing for her local newspaper, 'The Colt,' writing editorials, news stories, product reviews and entertainment pieces. She is also the owner and operator of Howbert Freelance Writing. King holds an Associate of Arts in communications from Tarrant County College.