Protecting my pots from squirrels in the early spring
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Comments (1)Companion plants are always a good alternative for growning some things. Zinnias and marigolds are both in the pyrethrin family so they also act as insect barriers....See MoreEarly April 2014 pics around my yard and Some pics from Florida
Comments (5)Keith, Thanks! The spanish moss looks good, but I think it's freeze dried. Even the moss in my garage did not pull through (probably from the lack of moisture), but it was alive well into February so it was very close to the light at the end of the tunnel. I'll definitely be replacing it all in the spring. I've noticed that Chamerops pups show more cold tolerance than the mother plant, I still have no idea why. haha. My guess is that it's because they are closer to the ground. Thanks Trishmick! Sounds like you had a good time too! I hope you have luck with germinating the seeds you collected. I collected some loquat seeds from Florida 3 years ago and still haven't tried them. For some reason I never get around to starting seeds even when I have them right in front of me haha. I'm hoping one day to drive to Florida instead of taking a plane so I can bring back some nice seeds and plants! Thanks Bradley! I killed 3 pygmy palms indoors in the past so I know how that feels. I have found them to be the hardest palms to grow indoors which is weird considering that they are considered pretty hardy palms. For now on mine will definitely stay in the garage over the winter. Thanks for looking everyone! -Alex...See MoreProtect Tomatoes from Squirrels
Comments (24)Luckily for me, my neighbor has an apple tree that they mostly ignore. They also have a hawthorn bush. I have a concord grapevine in my yard but don't really care whether I get any grapes off of it, as well as 3 small fig trees. Squirrels mostly ignore my tomatoes until they eat all the other fruit available to them. Late in the season, before the acorns really start on the neighborhood oak trees, I get some squirrel trouble. Covering the tomatoes with organza bags has worked well for me in that situation. I also cover about a third of my figs for me and leave the rest for the birds and squirrels. It works, even though a squirrel could easily rip through if it wanted. The trick is, if there's plenty else around to eat, even a slight deterrent like netting or gauze can encourage a squirrel to look elsewhere. But if your tomatoes are the only food around, a determined squirrel won't blink twice at overcoming all kinds of barriers. Unfortunately, people tend to consider fruit and nut trees and bushes, especially the less ornamental native kind, to be pest plants that ruin their nice manicured landscaping. So in places where people have cut down those kinds of plants, your garden is the best party going for the squirrels....See MoreWhat Can I Use to Protect 1/4 Drip Tubing From Ground Squirrels?
Comments (5)Could be ground squirrels or rats. For some reason, these critters like the taste of many plastics. I have an extensive irrigation system and the only ones I have had chewed on are the 1/4" soaker lines, not the regular solid ones. I don't know what can be done to protect them. You may have to consider using live traps and then deal with the animal. In my area you aren't allowed to simply transport them somewhere and let them loose, so the alternative that the wildlife folks recommend is to fill a garbage can with water, dump the cage with the animal in the can, and dispose of them that way. You also need to determine whether the species of animal you're dealing with is protected in any way before using this method. Not fun, but you have to decide whether continuing plant losses from destruction of your tubing merits harsh methods....See Morepopmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
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