There are more than 65 types of squirrels in the United States. They’re cute and playful, but, as fun as it may be to watch their antics, squirrels can sometimes be problematic for gardeners when they ...

Sure, they’re cute and can make us laugh with their acrobatic antics, but squirrels are a menace to both our gardens and our homes. The United States is home to 65 different species of squirrel — only ...

Mr. D. discusses how to control squirrels, and Carol Reese talks about flowering perennials. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison ...

I remember singing, "Grey squirrel, grey squirrel, shake your bushy tail. Wrinkle up your little nose, hold a nut between your toes," as a child with joy. Homeownership put an end to that as grey ...

If you’re not sure if you have a pest problem, here are some ways to tell. The bulbs are damaged or missing. Squirrels, groundhogs and chipmunks frequently dig up new bulbs. They either eat them or ...

Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch. But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on your bird feeder or take up residence in your attic. “You can’t keep squirrels ...

Seeing spring flowering bulbs nudge through the snow means that winter’s hold is on its way out. It also signals that the new outdoor gardening season has arrived. But that’s next year — several ...

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Some people love watching squirrels scurry frantically about their yard and consider them a welcome guest. However, when a squirrel’s behavior becomes destructive, digging up bulbs and nibbling on ...

The bulbs are damaged or missing. Squirrels, groundhogs and chipmunks frequently dig up new bulbs. They either eat them or take them back to their nests to store for later. One way to protect your ...

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.