Natural Ways to Thwart Garden Pests

Read the full post from blogger Evan Walsh by heading to the original post here.

Squirrels

People have almost mythic battles with squirrels. To keep them out of your trees, your birdhouses and away from your bulbs, try the following.

• Wrap tree trunks with aluminum collars to prevent damage. It isn't attractive, but it prevents squirrels from climbing.
• If you have a pole-mounted birdhouse, use a plastic base so squirrels can't get a foothold.
• Place a wire mesh over the ground where you plant bulbs, and anchor the mesh so it can't be pushed aside.