As much as we don’t like the look of them, molehills often appear in our gardens.
It’s one of those things that’s simply out of our control. And, when you’re trying to get your garden looking good ready for spring, they can be the last thing you want to see.
But, as much as they may be unsightly, they can actually be pretty good for your garden. This is why you should never try and get rid of them.
Gardening expert, known as gardening.with.ish on TikTok, said there’s something vital you need to know about molehills. It could just change your view on them for good.
Although it can look like moles have “destroyed” your garden when lots of hills appear, it isn’t quite the case. Ish explained why in a candid video.
Ish said: “There are a couple of benefits that people don’t realise moles help massively with in the garden. Now, the first one is aeration – the moles around your garden may be digging tunnels and all sorts of plants, but they are introducing oxygen and air through the soil, which is perfect for roots – they need that extra bit of air, especially in a grassy area.
“So, whilst this is a little bit messy, it’s nothing you can’t scrape over and re-seed, but with freshly aerated soil. The next one I think is quite important and it’s protection from things like grubs and beetles, because that’s what moles eat.
“My third reason is the quality of the soil on top of the molehill. I mean, look at that, that is really light and airy soil, which I would normally just kick over straight onto the grass. So, not does that only provide extra nurtrition to the grass, but it also makes a pretty good potting compost.”
He said he knows some people may think he’s “mad” for thinking this, as moles can play havoc will bulbs, but they generally do more good than harm. Not to mention, he tends to find they disappear by the end of February, so you shouldn’t have to endure them for much longer.
Since the video was shared, it’s been viewed many times, and people were quick to comment and share their thoughts. They had all sorts of ideas.
One person said: “I’m so pleased you’re spreading such a positive attitude towards our wildlife on your platform. I volunteer in wildlife rescue, and we need more tips like this from people.”
Another wrote: “I adore that you’re working with nature and not against it.” A third also replied: “I love molehills. Yes, I use the mole soil.”
