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Are squirrels and chipmunks dining on your flower bulbs? Are the neighborhood cats using your freshly-mulched flower beds as litter boxes? Are dogs delighting in romping through your garden and...
Do you want to get rid of the pests on your property? Mice, squirrels, raccoons, pigeons, and even cats can be real pests when they leave you a mess to clean up, or get into your new plants or...
It's safe to feed squirrels, as long as you do it in moderation. There are over 250 species of squirrels worldwide that live everywhere from forest to deserts. Squirrels eat everything from seeds...
Squirrels are wily little rodents noted for being able to outsmart just about anyone who tries to deny them access to bird feeders. Squirrels can walk on wire, jump almost 4 feet straight up, leap...
Brace yourself, winter is approaching quickly. How bad will it be? Will we suffer through multiple ice and snow storms, or will we see a mild, pleasant winter? You can ask the animals to...
Birds need extra food and fat in the winter when the weather is cold and freezing to help them survive. Follow these steps for one pine cone bird feeder - of course you will want to make more...
There are all kinds of squirrel feeders on the market, some of them available at a considerable price. If you have squirrels, or want to attract squirrels to your trees, here is a simple feeder...
When people think of squirrel food, they often think of dried ears of corn. When you price bags of this commodity at the local farm store, you'll find it quite expensive to feed the squirrels...
Squirrels are wild animals that nest in crevices and hollows of trees. Sometimes they gnaw their way into our homes and take residence in our cozy attics. When you hear those scratching noises up...
Sick of those squirrels terrorising the plants in your garden? While squirrels can be a great site to look at from a distance, they can become a nescience when in your garden. Follow these steps...
Squirrels like to dig in container gardens because the soil is nice and soft. They are also curious about garden plants and the vegetables that grow on them, often picking vegetables and doing...
Keeping squirrels out of the bird feeder has been an ongoing battle for many years. Since squirrels need to chew to keep their teeth filed down as well as eat all varieties of seeds, nuts and...
Tree squirrels are adorable. They also rip bark off trees, dig up plants and bulbs, and ransack outdoor bird feeders. To a gardener, they are merely rats with blow-dried tails.
Squirrels can wreak havoc if they find their way into your house. While many squirrels use existing openings or holes to enter your home, they are capable of chewing through wood and can cause...
Having problems with squirrels robbing your bird feeders or digging up your tulips? Here are some fun ways to return the favor to these pesky little creatures!
Are squirrels driving you crazy contantly raiding and destroying your feeders? With a few pointers you can feed the birds and deter unwanted visitors
Did you know that in the winter, squirrels do all they can to steal seeds from bird feeders, but with this squirrel-proof shield, you can keep the squirrels out and the seeds in.
Squirrels can be a pain to the gardener, no matter if your garden is large or consists of patio containers. Here are some tips to help deter the squirrels from digging in your containers.
Bird feeders are a nice addition to any lawn or garden, and it is always fun to see what kinds of birds you will attract. But a squirrel quickly ruins the moment. They will get in your feeder,...
It’s all in a day’s work for a squirrel to find a food supply and a possible new home at the same time. The usual intruder is the cute but pesky eastern gray squirrel which normally lives and...
Squirrels are from the family of rodents. They have claws and sharp teeth. Although they have docile personalities, helping to change their natural habits of feeding may help them to become...
The squirrels are so much fun to watch and they need some extra food in the winter also. I like to draw them near to windows and decks so that we can watch them. They will eat and play and are...
Squirrels can make interesting pets. However, before you purchase one, check all applicable laws to confirm that keeping and caring for a squirrel is legal in your town, county and state....
It can be extremely rewarding to maintain a pleasant relationship with your neighbors. Try these tips and see what works best for you.
Adopting a tree is a great way to make nature part of your family.
Squirrels although cute and fluffy can cause all sorts of problems in residential attics. To start with some squirrels do carry disease including plague, rabies, and hanta virus. Squirrel hoarding...
With summer well on us and the birds fully returned it is time to add to your yard and surroundings with the colorful delights and antics of the bird kind.
No one had garbage grinders or disposals when I grew up. We saved the peelings for the chickens and the table scraps for the dogs. Now we still don't have a garbage grinder, but we handle it...
Being able to bring wildlife closer to your home simply for the pure enjoyment of watching them, is a wonderful activity. There is little more relaxing than sitting on your porch or deck and...
Having an array of colorful birds visiting your backyard is like having your very own ,ever-changing rainbow. We are new to the world of attempting to attract birds and are just learning about...
Ground squirrels can make wonderful pets. Pet ground squirrels are inquisitive and very intelligent. Though they require a great deal of attention, they are relatively easy to domesticate and seem...
Many people turn their nose up at eating this cute little animal, but actually squirrels have a wonderful taste. The most popular ways of cooking squirrel is either fried or in stews. Fried...
It may have started with the strange finding of partially-eaten ripe tomatoes in your yard. Most likely, you had your eye on the most beautiful tomato in your garden, waiting for the moment of...
Here's how to feed outdoor birds in winter if you live in a snowy climate.
Putting cut milk jugs, sheets of aluminum, or hanging bird feeders from wire not only looks out of place in your well planned and detailed garden, in most cases, it just doesn't stop those pesky...
Squirrels are very destructive in your garden. They dig up your flower bulbs, eat your flowers and other garden plants. Squirrels are a common garden problem. It can be difficult to keep them out...
Little more is frustrating that seeing a newly planted flower bed ruined by a critter of some sort. While it's not the animal's fault for, well, doing what animals do, it would also be nice to...
A squirrel jumps off the branch of a nearby tree and onto your roof and swings under the cable wire, gets into the eve and before you know it, he is inside your attic and making a nest. You hear...
You didn't do all that work and invest all that money to plant your bulb garden to feed the local squirrels. Here's a great tip for keeping squirrels frustrated enough that they will look...
I tolerate squirrels in my yard since they can be quite entertaining. For the most part they leave my garden alone, except flower bulbs. Here is a great feeder to keep the little buggers busy...
It's a bird lover's nightmare. No matter how much money I spend on bird feeders the squirrels always find a way to eat from them. I've bought feeders that are motorized, feeders that have...
I really didn't want my article to start with a squirrel. I don't like them. I'm not afraid of them, but I don't feed them. Have you ever checked out one of those City garbage dumpsters where...
Once a year, go nuts for squirrels. The official Squirrel Appreciation Day is January 21. Why not show your appreciation for the bushy-tailed little nut-gatherers by trying one of the following...
Many people enjoy seeing little squirrels scamper about. Watching them balance on a branch while chomping on an acorn can be quite entertaining. Attracting squirrels to your yard is easy if you...
Allotting time for your pet squirrel to play and exercise is fundamental to its health and happiness in captivity. Squirrels are natural, active explorers and need at least 1 hour a day to roam...
Feeding a pet squirrel is a small part of their care requirements but it's an important one. Ensuring that your pet squirrel is fed a nutritional diet helps keep your squirrel healthy while in...
Squirrels seem to find the most ingenious ways to get to birdfeeders, and too many "squirrel proof" feeders are no match for a truly determined squirrel. Hanging a birdfeeder from a simple garden...
Squirrels are a nuisance for many people, especially in North America. They may eat your bird food, nest in your attic, chew electrical wires and cause other destruction. Follow these steps to...
Depending on where you live, you may find that you have a problem with squirrels around your property or even in your garage or home. Chances are that you'll want to remedy this problem as quickly...
Tired of squirrels chowin down on all of your birdseed? Fear not! There are several solutions!
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