Want to Keep Squirrels From Eating Your Garden? Here's What to Plant

By Zenny

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Daffodil Toxic to squirrels, these bright flowers are a natural repellent due to their bitter taste and lycorine content.

Allium Squirrels dislike the strong onion-like smell of allium flowers and bulbs, making them excellent border plants.

Hyacinth The pungent scent of hyacinths is unpleasant to squirrels and can discourage them from digging nearby.

Fritillaria With their skunky odor, fritillarias act as a strong deterrent to squirrels and many garden pests.

Mint Squirrels avoid areas with mint because of its overpowering aroma. Be sure to contain it, as mint spreads aggressively.

Garlic and Onion The strong scent of these plants repels squirrels and other critters—bonus: they’re great kitchen staples too.

Marigold Marigolds not only deter squirrels with their smell, but they also help repel insects and brighten up your garden.

Geranium Their strong scent and fuzzy texture make geraniums unappealing to squirrels, while adding bold color to your space.

Recipes for other Trendy Veggies

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01 Sunchoke Salad with Raisins

02 Fall Squash Stew

03 Steamed Okra with Tiger Bite Sauce