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Uncle Marvo · 11-07-2007, 03:05 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

In reply to JennyC ) who wrote this in
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"Broadback" wrote in message
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Thinking of planting crocus for naturalising around a damson tree. I
believe squirrels find them a delicacy. If I plant the bulbs then
bury wire netting just below the surface would that protect them,
and still allow them to grow successfully? TIA

Should be OK.
You can dip the bulbs in paraffin as well. Apparently the squirrels
en mice don't like the smell !
Jenny

They hate marigolds as well. I have put a few around things I particularly
didn't want to be eaten, and it seems to work.