Ask the Master Gardener: Preventing those pesky squirrels from wreaking havoc in gardens
Though none are foolproof, there are many options gardeners can try to prevent squirrels from invading and damaging flower gardens and beds.
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Jennifer Knutson | U of M Extension Master Gardener | 1:00 am, May 2, 2021 ×
Squirrels will dig in containers to bury their stash of acorns and nuts, dig up newly planted bulbs in the fall, strip bark off trees, steal bird seed from bird feeders scaring off the lovely songbirds, and dig up flower beds. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
Dear Master Gardener: I have a lot of trouble with squirrels digging in my containers of flowers and flower beds. What is the best remedy for this, other than eliminating squirrels?