How to keep squirrels out of my planted/potted flowers?

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Spunkster Stafford, VA(Zone 7a) Jun 27, 2008

Geesh, they are digging through everything. I've heard garlic may help? Has anyone tried this, or have any other advice?

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jun 27, 2008

I used to put bird netting over the tops of the containers, or you could use poultry wire or something too, then they can't dig.

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kthlnmldy Somerset, PA Jun 27, 2008

Hot Pepper! I saved my clematis this year with hot pepper. I buy it in bulk and sprinkle everything. I have even had the little critters plant nut seeds in my potted plants. Imagine my surprise when I found walnut trees in my planters. I should have as much luck getting things to grow. They do not like red pepper or anything with that hot spicy flavor.

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duck_toller Middleton, WI(Zone 4b) Jun 27, 2008

Place one or two mothballs unobtrusively on the pot. Don't water the balls as you don't want the chemicals in your soil. The smell is a deterent to rodents.

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medinac Bensenville, IL(Zone 5a) Jun 28, 2008

Do you reapply the hot pepper after rains and watering?

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Spunkster Stafford, VA(Zone 7a) Jun 29, 2008

I think I will try the hot pepper in the planters, thanks!

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kthlnmldy Somerset, PA Jun 29, 2008

Yes, I periodically just pepper everything.

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