How do I keep squirrels from digging holes in my potted plants and eating my roses?
First, there are a number of squirrel repellents available at your local gardening store (or here on Amazon) that might work. But squirrels are notoriously individual about their tastes and stubborn. A repellent that works on one squirrel might not work on others. Another option (which works primarily for potted plants) is to take some chicken wire, and place it across the soil surface of your planter. Anchor it down as best you can so the squirrel can’t just pull it up (they’re very smart). This should stop him from digging. Even better, you might want to try a combination of the chicken wire and repellent TOGETHER.
