How Can I Protect My Flower Bulbs from Squirrels?
I'm a new gardener with some empty flower beds that I want to fill with bulbs for spring blooms. However, I've noticed a lot of squirrels in my…
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What Could Have Stolen All the Apples from My Tree?
I just returned after being away for two weeks, and to my dismay, my apple tree, which had about 10 apples when I left, is now completely bare!…
How Can I Keep Squirrels Away from My Peach Tree?
I'm really frustrated with the squirrels around my peach tree. They keep gnawing on the fruit but don't even eat it! It feels like such a waste. Is…
Why Are My Squash Sprouts Disappearing?
I've planted spaghetti squash seeds three times, with two seeds in each of three containers. Just when they sprout, they completely disappear! Interestingly, I've got pumpkins growing in…
Help! Ground Squirrels are Wrecking My Garden - Any Tips?
Hey everyone! I'm a broke college student who got a garden plot at school, hoping to enjoy growing some veggies. I planted the usual California favorites like tomatoes,…
What are some effective ways to keep squirrels away from my garden?
I'm finally seeing some fruit on my plants, but there's a big population of squirrels around that I'm worried will come and eat everything up. What strategies do…
Does Cayenne Pepper Really Keep Squirrels Away?
I'm dealing with a ton of squirrels in my garden! They're digging to hide their nuts, munching on my flower shoots, and even stealing my avocados and tomatoes.…
Should I Fertilize My Pots Before Transplanting Vegetables in Zone 6-A?
I'm getting my vegetable garden set up in large pots on my patio, where I usually grow peppers, tomatoes, radishes, beets, peas, and some herbs. I'm planning to…
What's digging up my garden fabric?
I had my garden cleaned up last year, with new flowers and bulbs planted and landscape fabric laid down, topped with mulch. Recently, I've noticed that a part…
What Can I Do About Squirrels Damaging My Arborvitaes?
I've been having a tough time with squirrels destroying my arborvitae privacy trees. They've made nests in them, and I've noticed the top halves of the trees are…
How Can I Safely Remove Squirrels from My Exterior Walls?
I've got a bit of a dilemma: there are squirrels living in my exterior walls, and I've noticed some chirping sounds, which means they've likely had babies. We…