From: Oliver N. Skoglund
Date: Sat, Nov 15, 2003 3:19 PM
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how can i deter squirrals from my pots and planters

Put enough pinecones in the pots that the soil doesn't show. Said to
hurt their paws and noses and they will not try to dig. But if enough
soil shows that they can get their tiny feet into, they will dig up
and throw out the pinecones. Depending on the plants in the pots, the
pine cones might not even be visible.

Joan







Another idea is using those 12-inch bamboo kebab skewers, available at
supermarkets, etc. I stick a few vertically in each pot/container.......no
need for coverage in this case.....and it has never failed. It deters
squirrels and cats alike. They see the sticks as fixed barriers and don't even
try to dislodge them. The skewers weather and become almost invisible after a
while and last a long time. (For squirrels, you may need to put them a bit
closer together.)

Note: it's not at all necessary to have the skewers' pointed side up; in fact,
it's probably best not to, Firstly, you don't want to chance injury to any
critter's eyes, and secondly, you'll ALWAYS end up getting stuck by them
accidentally.

Best,
Tyra
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