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Hi Garden Gurus,
Some mystery holes recently appeared on my front lawn which I have never seen before and I'm stumped as to what has caused them...
There are about 20 holes randomly spaced across the lawn...
They are about 4" in diam ( not even..obviously dug by an animals feet) and only about 4" or 5" deep..
Anyone have any idea what might be doing this?
I live on a hill overlooking the River Murray.
Welcome to the Workshop community @Cobra. I'm sorry to hear about your issue.
Echidnas are most active in the lead-up to their winter mating period which is why you might be seeing more activity recently. The use of blood and bone products have been successful in deterring a range of native wildlife from gardens in the past, so it might be worthwhile spreading some over the area.
I note you are calling the area a "lawn" if that is the desired purpose consideration should be made as to whether the echidnas are actually damaging it. They look like they are doing a wonderful job of aerating the soil for you and this can be used to your advantage. If you spread a generous coating of Hortico 25l Lawn Top Dress Mix over the holes it will provide a great growing medium for the lawn and infill the holes at the same time. You can then apply an organic fertiliser like Yates 7kg Dynamic Lifter Concentrated Lawn Food (which contains blood and bone) to see some really substantial growth and potentially discourage them enough to find another area to dig in.
If you were interested I would encourage you to start your own discussion so more community members are aware of your question.
If you need further assistance or have other questions, please let me know.
Mitchell
I have same problem. I live in murtoa and have so many holes in my lawn. Its weird.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @witchipoo. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about unusual holes.
Those holes look like they could be from bandicoots, which are known for digging up lawns while searching for grubs and insects. There appear to be some populations near Multoa. The size and shape also suggest they could be from bush turkeys scratching around or even rabbits burrowing. Given that the holes look like they’ve been dug rather than just appearing, it’s likely something has been looking for a meal—possibly lawn grubs.
Unless the holes are causing major problems, I’d fill them in as needed. It can be a bit frustrating, but it’s also a reminder of how lucky we are to have such unique wildlife in our backyards
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
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