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Old 13-10-2006, 09:56 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
June Hughes June Hughes is offline
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Default Moles... Will it work?

In message . com, P.
Alves writes
Hi,

My backyard has as many moles as weeds... I do not mind killing the
weeds, but I do not want to kill the moles. I already tried everything,
including gently asking them to leave and singing (usually works with
my wife)... Now I saw this text:
"Euphorbia lathyris is also known as the 'mole plant' because of its
reputation for deterring the activity of this creature. The Mole Plant
can act as an annual, bienniel, or perennial depending upon how it is
grown and the weather conditions. It grows about 2 feet tall and is
very easy to grow. If prefers sun or part-sun. It can be mixed into the
flower beds to repel moles but is even attractive on it's own. Hardy in
zones 5-10."

Does any of you used this plant to get rid of moles?

I believe that Evening Primrose is good at preventing moles and it
seemed to work for me some 25 years ago, although that could have been a
coincidence.
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June Hughes