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That cute little woodland creature with a fuzzy tail can wreak havoc in the garden.
And dont even let me get started about what they can do with a well-stocked bird feeder.
Plants That Repel Squirrels
Gardeners often resort to many different squirrel control methods.
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However, these nine plants are not food targets for squirrels.
Add perennial mint plants around the edge of your vegetable garden to deter squirrels.
However, be diligent because mint spreads rapidly.
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Pull extra plants, dry the foliage, and sprinkle it in other areas to keep away rodents.
These annuals are easy to start from seed and can be interspersed throughout the garden or placed in containers.
Marigolds
Another pungent bloomer, marigolds repel squirrels and a host of insects.
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Plant marigolds alongside vegetables as insect and rodent repellents in flower beds or containers.
Add ornamental onions to flower beds and edible onions near tomatoes to keep squirrels away.
Garlic
Add garlic to the garden for more than harvesting the delicious bulbs.
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Allow some of your garlic to flower and plant near tomatoes to help keep squirrels away.
Daffodils and Hyacinths
Opt fordaffodilandhyacinthbulbs for fall planting rather than tulips.
Squirrels dont like the taste of these bulbs but find tulips a most delicious snack.
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Hot Peppers
Many commercial squirrel repellents rely on cayenne and other hot pepper powders to repel squirrels.
Start from seed or buy seedlings for the garden.
Plant around tomatoes and squash to keep squirrels at bay.
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Add ornamental pepper plants to fall containers to keep squirrels away from pumpkins on your porch.
Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms.
The only issue with Lily of the Valley is its rapid spread.
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Choose a shady area where it has room to spread without smothering other plants.
Geraniums
These plants offer two deterrents for squirrels: pungent blooms and fuzzy stems and leaves.
Squirrels prefer tender, smooth bites.
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Most gardeners treatgeraniumsas annuals in flower beds or containers.
However, they can overwinter by moving the plants into a cool, sheltered area.
Stop watering for the winter and slowly acclimate them to the garden next spring.
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Physical Barriers:Netting is an effective barrier to keep squirrels away from ripening fruits and vegetables.
Sections of chicken wire laid over freshly planted bulbs and covered with mulch can keep squirrels from digging.
Placing sharp sticks around tender seedlings in containers can deter squirrels and are easily removed as the plant grows.
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Fences are nearly useless unless you make an enclosed cage.
you’ve got the option to make your own mixture in solid or spray form.
The repellents must be reapplied after watering or rain.
