Re: gophers
rebecca lance wrote:
>
> Okay, I know the gopher thread has been rather off-topic, but I have enjoyed
> it ever so much.
I apologize for starting the off-topic thread on gophers and moles.
However, it can be considered on topic since without being able to
control them there is no point in planting. :-)
I have been inspired to once again try aviary mesh in the
> new rock garden I am putting in. And I think I will rent Caddy shack
> tonight.
You'll recognize me in there, carrying a shot gun and mumbling
obscenities under my breath. LOL
> A few brief comments: I am loathe to admit it, but gophers do actually
> serve a purpose in some areas. They are extremely important in some alpine
> and tundra areas as earth movers and aerators. There are some high altitude
> plants that only grow in gopher areas.
I figured they served some sort of purpose other than to destroy. I
live nearly at sea level in very sandy soil, pure sand actually, even
tho I am two hours inland from the coast. The water runs though the
sand like a sieve, never stand even in the hardest of rains. Maybe
since the soil is so poor the gophers serve as fertilizer with their
urine and feces and also recycle the leaves by covering them with sand.
Well, they can do without a few acres of my garden and I will continue
to try and outwit them.
Sorry for the diversion, now back to our regularly scheduled program.
I appreciate being a part of this list. :-)
Linda
