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How to avoid this problem

ariadna.bakhmatovaariadna.bakhmatova Posts: 118
in Problem solving
Dear gardeners, I’ve just planted flower bulbs here but either a cat or a fox keeps making holes in the soil at night. How can I prevent this from happening? What can I sprinkle on top? 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It could also be squirrels if you have them @ariadna.bakhmatova.  Possibly a layer of chicken wire might help, although having other planting there would also be a good solution  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ariadna.bakhmatovaariadna.bakhmatova Posts: 118
    Oh yes we have lots of squirrels. Hm planting more stuff is tricky. How can I protect this from the squirrels?
  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307
    A very deep layer of fine gravel worked for us.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Unless you end up with a litter tray😐
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307
    Never had that happen, but cat droppings would keep the squirrels away.
  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    Hi - there is another thread on this very topic with some useful advice on how to use chicken wire:
    https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1059484/chicken-wire-squirrels

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Chicken wire is the easiest route then, but a good layer of gravel might do the job, as suggested  :)
    Just lay the chicken wire down in situ and peg it down with wire. It's not very attractive though, which is why some perennials planted over the area is better. The bulbs will just grow through them. Hardy geraniums are ideal to use as they'll grow almost anywhere, but things like Ajuga and Pachysandra are also good, especially if it's shady.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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