Tips

Protecting your bulbs against the squirrels

- Stake sections of chicken wire over the planting areas
- Spray your bulbs (before planting) or the ground with Ro-Pel. This makes the bulbs bitter.
- Spread human or dog hair, moth flakes or bloodmeal fertilizer on the ground.
- Never use bonemeal. It attracts squirrels.
- Plant narcissus. Squirrels don't like them.
- Feed the squirrels to keep them away from your bulbs.

- According to Margaret Kirkman from Brantford, Ontario, gardeners who have problems with the squirrels eating their bulbs, etc., should try using rabbit pellets from the pet store. Dissolve a handful of pellets in water and pour the mixture over the area where bulbs are planted. I have used this method for years with good results.

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How to keep the Squirrels away Home \| Objectives \| Calendar \| Projects \| Membership \| Discount \| Executive \| News Exhibitions \| Pictures \| Gardens \| Tips \| Links \| Sponsors \| Guestbook \| Contact Protecting your bulbs against the squirrels - Stake sections of chicken wire over the planting areas - Spray your bulbs (before planting) or the ground with Ro-Pel. This makes the bulbs bitter. - Spread human or dog hair, moth flakes or bloodmeal fertilizer on the ground. - Never use bonemeal. It attracts squirrels. - Plant narcissus. Squirrels don't like them. - Feed the squirrels to keep them away from your bulbs. - According to Margaret Kirkman from Brantford, Ontario, gardeners who have problems with the squirrels eating their bulbs, etc., should try using rabbit pellets from the pet store. Dissolve a handful of pellets in water and pour the mixture over the area where bulbs are planted. I have used this method for years with good results. MORE GARDENING TIPS Raising from seed Tips on seed sowing and harvesting Squirrel problems Earwig problems Fall Gardening Tips How to care for Christmas plants Winter Indoor Gardening Tips Spring gardening tips