Gardeners Say Gophers Destroy Their Yards, But Scientists Found They Actually Helped Restore an Entire Ecosystem

Gophers have a reputation most gardeners know all too well—and it’s not a good one. They dig tunnels, destroy root systems, ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN

5 quick fixes to protect your yard from gophers: Do them now for a flourishing spring garden

Discover mistakes attracting gophers to your yard. Gophers are a nuisance and can cause huge damage to plants. Here's how to keep them away from your garden.

6 Smart Ways to Get Rid of Gophers and Protect Your Garden

Removing gophers is possible, but preventing pest problems from beginning is much easier for you, and safer for gophers too. Adding barriers and natural repellants to your yard is a great place to ...
National Parks Conservation Association

The Burrowing Architects of the Uplands

Gopher Tortoise Day is April 10. NPCA is working to save this keystone species, because entire ecosystems in Florida and other states would unravel without it.