once in the spring and once in the fall, I ask my hairdresser to save a big bag of hair for me. I lightly dig this into the soil. Squirrels can not stand the smell of humans, so they leave the gardens alone.”
A chimney guard or cap may be necessary if squirrels are entering through the chimney. If squirrels are accessing your roof via power lines you cancover the lines with plastic tubing so that squirrels cannot balance on them. Update: Art left this important comment in the discussion area:“Don...
Voles like dense, heavy vegetative cover, weeds, and meadows because they provide them with protection from predators and provide nesting material. Cut back brush, mow, weed, and create a clean space. Remove woodpiles and hiding places for voles from near your garden, shrubs, and trees. Keep...
If you prefer natural and organic solutions for keeping animals away from your vegetable garden, building a fence may be your answer. The type and height will depend on what kind of animals are a problem; rabbits and squirrels may be deterred with short fences while deer need something at l...
Using a spray bottle, this mixture can keep squirrels away from planted bulbs and trees. Even used cat litter can keep your flowers safe. However, it is not to be used on vegetable and herb gardens. The texture of human hair, animal hair and dryer lint are also very unappealing to ...
Red squirrels: everything you need to know When did you last see a red squirrel and where were you? Or perhaps you’ve never seen one? There are only about 140,000... Read moreabout Red squirrels: everything you need to know
Keep an eye on compost piles, attracting earwigs and pill bugs, while furry culprits like rabbits and squirrels may venture into the garden. With knowledge, you can outsmart these elusive pests and restore harmony to your cherished plants. The Complete List of Garden Pests Slugs: A slug ...
For protection over large areas where ground squirrels can come from different angles, ourABOVE GROUND SOUND REPELLERSare the way to go. These units are very effective on ground squirrels to the extent that they can actually chase away animals already living in the yard. ...
Electric Garden Fence for Groundhogs: The Best Protection for Your Property, Right? Are you a gardener striving to create a beautiful garden and make others envious? If you are, you certainly want to prevent groundhogs, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, and other nuisance animals from intruding....
Most days start with a garden stroll, my rescue mutt Princess Leia running out ahead of me, ensuring that the garden is safe from squirrels and rabbits. While she is dashing rapidly from corner to corner, I – still clad in my pajamas and not quite awake – take a more leisurely pace,...