Use barriers such as chicken wire over the soil to deter digging. In addition, although it’s not the prettiest solution, a chicken wire enclosure erected around pots (including overhead) keeps them ...

Squirrels are really cute, but you really don't want them eating the fruits, nuts, or flowers in your garden. This humane ...

“How do I keep squirrels out of the plants in my flower pots?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Stacey Lauderdale of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gardening expert Melinda Myers says, “Squirrels are often ...

Squirrels are adorable little creatures small in size with bushy tails, but when they start to dig up your garden or move into your attic, their cuteness is quickly overshadowed by concern. While a ...

Squirrels like to use the area under lawns as cupboards. They collect acorns and other food in the fall and dig up lawns to bury their stash. Come winter, they dig again to feast at the buffet. If ...

Backyard squirrels can be charming to watch—until they start bothering your potted plants. These furry animals are significantly less adorable when they're digging up seeds, snapping strawberries, ...