They're actually pretty adorable, and they eat mice. But you may unwittingly be inviting them to hang out in, and tear up, your yard.

Skunks can cause damage to lawns and gardens as they dig for grubs and other insects. While usually docile, skunks can spray their pungent secretion up to 20 feet when startled. Keeping skunks out of ...

You can determine the source of holes in your yard without mounds by inspecting the damage and watching for animals. Insects like grubs, wasps, and bees could be the source of this damage. Animals ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Today is Groundhog Day. Thinking about the critter Punxsutawney Phil letting us know if we are in for six more weeks of winter, Phil brings to mind another small critter — the striped skunk. While ...

Here’s how to keep skunks away from your home and garden. Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more interested in ...