How do I stop Kangaroos from eating the roots of my fruit trees?

Question

How do I stop Kangaroos from eating the Roots of my Fruit trees.?I really do Not want to put up a fence as it would spoil my view

Mogie · Answer

Get some wire fencing, make a circle around the tree trunk and that should keep them out. For stability you can use wire hanger cut into a 'y' shape and anchor the bottom so it can't be tipped over. With wire fencing it wouldn't ruin your view since you can see thru it.

Sally Alter · Answer

WELLLLLLL! I couldn't believe what I was seeing, Carla. Kangaroos in the garden? I have plenty of deer in Texas, but no kangaroos in sight - at least not yet. However, I found the very best article for you without a single mention of Australia that I could find on a quick perusal. I hope you will find it really keeps out these enormous pests. I was lucky enough to see many kangaroos and wallabies on my trips to Australia, and was surprised to see how tall they actually are. I also went to a petty zoo where a friendly kangaroo hopped along beside me while I gazed at the dingoes and blue-tongued lizards. Very exciting.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/keep-kangaroos-out-of-garden.htm

Ellis · Answer

Being from New York, we don't have this problem, but thanks for that great picture!

The worst we have seems to be deer. Good luck!

Cindy · Answer

Hi Carla. My name is Cindy. I live next to woods and a river here in Illinois. We see a lot of animals on our property. They love to eat from my garden. I tried a lot of different methods to keep them out. Nothing seemed to work for me. Until I tried shredded bars of soap. Irish Spring works the best. I buy the economy 10-packs in early spring and shred them all at one time. I store it in a bucket with lid and keep it out in my garden shed. I spread about half of it immediately after I get my garden in. And I put more out after heavy rain. You can shred these bars of soap on a box grater (that's what I use) or in a food processor. Animals hate the smell and taste and now eat elsewhere. Hope this helps. From Cindy.