How to Keep Squirrels From Digging Up Flower Pots and Bulbs
Cover the top layer of soil with decorative rocks.
Stones, gravel, and pebbles hide dirt from squirrels. Add 1-inch (2.5 cm) of decorative stones or rocks to potted plants to make them appear good.
Sprinkle a natural squirrel repellent on the top layer of soil.
The strong odor of coffee grounds and cayenne pepper repulses squirrels.
Mix bone meal into your potting mix.
Bone meal nourishes soil but deters squirrels. The vitamins in bone meal will delight your plants. Squirrels? Not so much. Natural fertilizer repels squirrels with its powerful smell.
Make a DIY squirrel repellent spray.
Fresh mint, cayenne pepper, and garlic deter squirrels. Strong and spicy odors bother squirrels. Using pantry items to make a non-toxic repellant spray will keep them from digging without harming your plants.
Lay chicken wire over the flower pot.
Adding a metal or plastic layer of protection can stop squirrels from digging.
Plant flowers that squirrels don’t like.
Digging squirrels get a harsh jolt from bamboo skewers. Squirrels jump away from sharp objects.
Place dog hair around the plant.
Animal hair smells deter squirrels from gardens. You just need to save your dog's hair after brushing. Tuck it into the top soil or mulch.
Invest in an ultrasonic squirrel repellent device.
An ultrasonic repellent device emits sounds humans can’t hear to deter squirrels.
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