Squirrels may be cute, but they can cause damage to your potted plants. Backyard squirrels can be charming to watch—until they start bothering your potted plants. These furry animals are significantly ...

Squirrels can be a thorn in any gardener's side at the best of times, and it often seems no bulb is safe from these tenacious scavengers. However, these cheeky little fellas can be particularly ...

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 ...

Squirrels are often an adorable sight as they scamper about your garden—that is, until they start digging in your garden beds, chewing on your flower buds, and nesting in your shed. That’s when these ...

If you’ve ever planted winter bulbs and come back to find holes in your garden, you know how frustrating squirrels can be. After waiting all season to see those blooms, it’s tough watching your hard ...

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 ...

Chances are your neighborhood squirrels are to blame. "Tree squirrels have the instinct to bury and cache food for later use," says Robert Pierce, PhD, associate professor and state extension ...