MOST people think pigeons are totally harmless, and while they are to humans, the same can't be said for your garden. Not only do they leave droppings everywhere they go, they can also ruin your plants by trying to eat them. 1 A gardening expert shared five easy tips to keep pigeons from destroying your garden Credit: Getty As soon as you spot pigeons trying to take over the garden you should deal with it.
They can soon become too comfortable - digging up soil in search of food, which can quickly destroy a garden. Fortunately, a gardening expert has shared five simple hacks to keep them at bay. Emma O'Neill, the head gardener at Organic Gardens has shared there are many effective but cruelty-free methods to keep pigeons away.
Pea Sticks Pea sticks are generally used to help prop up larger plants and trees as they grow, their green colour means that as the plant grows they become invisible and blend in. But the garden pro reveals they're also a great to keep pigeons away from your favourite plants. She said: “I make pea sticks from off-cuts from our shrubs and trees on site - but you can use anything that will create a barrier.
I like to weave ours together, so it looks as busy as possible.” This will stop birds from being able to land or get near your plants. Most read in Fabulous BITING BACK Nicola Sturgeon hits back at Joanna Cherry who blamed her for SNP massacre IN PROGRESS Scaffolding at Ibrox as Gers desperately bid to finish work by end of August FLARE UP SPFL club.