A layer of aluminum foil is all the squirrel repellent you need on potted plants. For whatever reason, they don't like the stuff. As a backyard gardener, I had a problem this spring with varmints ...

Squirrels can be an adorable addition to your garden, and they're entertaining to watch. Although there are some benefits to having squirrels around, they can also be a major nuisance. And many ...

There are a few reasons you may want to keep squirrels out of your yard. They like to dig up flower bulbs and vegetable gardens, eat what you've planted, and bury food for later. They leave holes all ...

Managing all the squirrels around your garden is tough, but some plants might just help to keep them from causing trouble.

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 are especially active in late summer and into autumn, as they look for food sources to help them survive during the winter months. They can be easily spotted and can visit gardens numerous ...

Several of my resident squirrels, the ones who live in the large, mature trees in my old Dallas neighborhood (and, I might add, in the owl box I installed for owls) have been killed by cars, summer ...

While squirrels may be cute and fun to watch, they may not be great for your garden. Not only do squirrels eat plants, but they also tend to dig up flower bulbs. Thankfully, squirrels tend to leave ...

If you’re not sure if you have a pest problem, here are some ways to tell. One way to protect your crops is to set up a barrier with garden covers such as nets, crop cages, tents or hardware cloth.