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 ...

If your plan is to plant daffodil bulbs in October for beautiful blooms in spring, you might want to consider how to mitigate potential disruptions. There are a number of reasons why fall-planted ...

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Squirrel in a home garden - Alexandra Roig / 500px/Getty Images As fascinating and cute as they can be, squirrels can spell trouble for your outdoor spaces. Not only do these furry rodents have an ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The presence of squirrels in North America is so widespread that it's nearly impossible to keep every single one of them away from your ...

It's fall, which means the squirrels are out in force eating up all your bird seeds and pumpkins. Here's how to stop them.

Squirrels like to use the area under lawns as cupboards. They collect acorns and other food in the fall and dig up lawns to bury their stash. Come winter, they dig again to feast at the buffet. If ...