Any fencing should be placed up to a foot into the ground to keep squirrels from digging under. Use companion plants. Discourage squirrels by surrounding or inter-planting with varieties that they turn their n
Squirrels can be entertaining to watch, but it can be very frustrating if they keep digging up your garden plants or take up residence in your garage. Here is how to keep squirrels away with natural squirrel-repellent ideas. Squirrels in the Garden With a fondness for fresh fruits, vegetables...
Sprinkle cat liter around flowers or flower bulbs to deter squirrels from digging up bulbs or plants. Apply 1 or 2 tsp. around the area. Repel squirrels with a homemade hot sauce mixture. Mix 2 tbsp. of cayenne pepper into 1 qt. of hot water. Seep the mixture until it is cool. Stra...
To keep squirrels from climbing your tree, protect it with a barrier that squirrels cannot cross. One way is to build a 1-inch wire mesh fence around the tree. It should be at least 30 inches high and sunk into the ground at least 6 inches. Bend the top 6 inches at a 90° angle ...
Squirrels are notorious pests when it comes to stealing bird food. Here are three ways to keep squirrels out of bird feeders.
During nut harvest time wire mesh can be laid on top of the soil in a garden bed plagued by squirrel digging. Wire mesh can also be used to make cages for garden beds or containers to protect your most valued plants. Quarter inch galvanized mesh will keep squirrels out effectively, but ...
3 Steps to Banish Rats and Mice from Your Shed, Barn, and Farm Which Animals Are Eating Your Garden (And How to Keep Them Out!) How to Get Rid of Rats, Mice, and Squirrels in the House ADVERTISEMENT Comments Add a Comment Terry Bahner (not verified) 1 year 1 month ago I have a...
My mini hoop house setup protects my Brassica crops—kale, kalettes, broccoli, and cabbages—from cabbage worms. My original intention was to use this bed as a season extender, but I got quite tired of both squirrels digging up newly planted seeds, and the cabbage moths swooping in to lay...
Rabbits aren't the only animals or pests to disturb gardens and munch on plants. Squirrels, rodents, deer, and even insects can do a lot of damage, as well. There are a few tell-tale signs to identify the rabbit as the culprit, however. ...
to bird feed in your balcony bird feeders to repel squirrels. Pepper doesn't bother birds, and neither does hand cream, so lubricate hooks, chains and tops to keep squirrels thoroughly discouraged. Surround plants in containers with chicken wire to prevent squirrels from burying nuts in the ...