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Potted plants are a great way to add some curb appeal to your patio or porch, but what do you do if those pesky squirrels won’t leave them alone? Squirrels are notorious for digging up potted plants while scouring or hiding food. But not all is lost! There are plenty of easy, non-toxic ways you can protect your plants. Read on to learn how you can keep squirrels out of your flower pots so your potted garden stays nice and tidy.
Things You Should Know
- Cover the top layer of soil with coffee grounds, rocks, or chicken wire to deter squirrels from digging.
- Make a DIY squirrel repellent out of mint, cayenne pepper, and garlic.
- Mix bone meal into your potting soil to keep squirrels from digging around your plants.
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Expert Q&A
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References
- ↑ https://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=893
- ↑ https://www.almanac.com/pest/squirrels
- ↑ https://www.wildlifecenter.org/squirrels-neighbors
- ↑ https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/bone-meal/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/EtKqw-NBNmw?t=24
- ↑ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-squirrels
- ↑ https://youtu.be/2Dlij_BSL1s?t=3
- ↑ https://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=893
- ↑ https://www.almanac.com/pest/squirrels
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