Backyard squirrels can be charming to watch—until they start bothering your potted plants. These furry animals are significantly less adorable when they're digging up seeds, snapping strawberries, ...

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 ...

Squirrels are often an adorable sight as they scamper about your garden—that is, until they start digging in your garden beds, chewing on your flower buds, and nesting in your shed. That’s when these ...

Over the past 40 years, I have become pretty good at helping people solve pest problems — except for one. One of the most common questions I get is how to get rid of squirrels or control them. The ...

We've already reached the end of August, which means autumn is rapidly approaching. If you're planning to tackle those final garden tasks before the new season arrives, you'll want to take note.

Animals like squirrels, chipmunks, and deer often thwart gardeners' efforts by digging up or eating flowering bulbs. To deter digging pests, gardeners can use chicken wire, plant more bulbs than ...

Dear Master Gardener: What is digging up my outdoor potted plants? Sometimes it’s so bad that I find the flowers have been dug up and are lying on the ground and I can’t save them. I’ve been spraying ...

Q: I live in a wooded area with mostly oak and walnut trees. Every year when I fill my many pots with plants the same problem occurs. Something digs up the pots, dumping the plants and destroying them ...

Squirrels are a frequent problem in gardens and parks nationwide, but they can turn into a real headache when you're attempting to cultivate a garden full of beautiful flowers. Squirrels are drawn to ...

Chances are your neighborhood squirrels are to blame. "Tree squirrels have the instinct to bury and cache food for later use," says Robert Pierce, PhD, associate professor and state extension ...