Squirrel Repellant

Don't let them get your bulbs! Grit their teeth!

I've tried chicken-manure pellets, chilli powder(hot!), chicken wire, chemical deterrents, soap and a HyperSonic Scarer but none of them work as well as simple horticultural grit which is cheap, natural, not smelly and long-lasting.

Precautions before winter

As winter approaches we think the nasties go away but in conservatories & greenhouses problems still lurk!

Check for scale insects & mealy bugs on more delicate plants like bougainvillea, citrus and plumbago. Also look out for gray mould which arises when the air is damp and the temperature cooling. Remove any affected leaves. Water sparingly and avoid wetting leaves.