They love to dig around in your flower pots, too. Squirrels and chipmunks are known to look for insects or other goodies in containers, and may uproot plants in the process. If conditions have been especially dry, they may also be digging to access the moist soil. Squirrels will attack no...
The pungent smell of pure apple cider vinegar repels the squirrels. ACV is readily available and can be sprayed directly on the plants and flower pots without harming them. Spray it as often as needed to keep the little creatures at bay. What is a good squirrel repellent? NATURAL SQUIRREL R...
Squirrels will dig up garden bulbs like tulips, and sometimes they will dig in flower pots. Better Homes and Gardens magazine recommends using a mesh, such as chicken wire, either staked on the ground over the bulbs, or else fashioned into a cage around the bulbs. Selecting Garden Plants to...
Set up a food station with squirrel tempting treats like sunflower seeds, nuts and other treats. This will attract the squirrels away from your vegetables and to other areas of the yard. Just be sure the station is positioned well away from your edible vegetables. Don’t forget to keep wat...
Squirrels relish digging up seeds and young seedlings, especially in your freshly-planted beds. Their holes tend to be shallow and small (the size of a golf ball). They love to dig around in your flower pots, too. Squirrels and chipmunks are known to look for insects or other goodies in...