Animals like squirrels, chipmunks, and deer often thwart gardeners' efforts by digging up or eating flowering bulbs. To deter digging pests, gardeners can use chicken wire, plant more bulbs than ...

“How do I keep squirrels out of the plants in my flower pots?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Stacey Lauderdale of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gardening expert Melinda Myers says, “Squirrels are often ...

Look for these squirrel giveaways: small, cone-shaped holes in your lawn, ransacked bird feeders, and damaged flower bulbs.

Squirrels are adorable little creatures small in size with bushy tails, but when they start to dig up your garden or move into your attic, their cuteness is quickly overshadowed by concern. While a ...

Did you know that your precious flowering bulbs are in high demand from squirrels—but not for the beauty of their spring blooms? Spring-flowering bulbs like tulips, lilies and crocus planted in the ...

To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...