One of the biggest problems for Tulip and Hyacinth bulbs around here are the voles. They are evil! I planted 5 circles of 8 Tulip bulbs some years ago and in Spring, I discovered holes dug out from the surface and sides to every single bulb. There were bulb fragments left.
Daffodils are no problem; they seem toxic to voles.
But I love Tulips and Hyacinths.
So I am making wire cages to keep the little voles bastards out.
I designed an efficient form to use 36" wide hardware mesh wire. The dark line in the middle shows where 2 shapes are cut.
I cut many to size. ..
I figured out how to fold them into cages...
They are easily opened for adding bulbs when buried in the ground.
I still have time to plant the bulbs. The ground won't freeze until January here. Building the cages is labor-intensive. I have 14 cages constructed and want 14 more for the 25' diameter edged circle I set in.
But I don't have much time left. I'm sure gonna be busy next week, LOL!
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Yaaay - good work Mark. You can do it!
Megan
Sydney, Australia
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