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 ...

If you’ve ever planted winter bulbs and come back to find holes in your garden, you know how frustrating squirrels can be.

Squirrels can be an adorable addition to your garden, and they're entertaining to watch. Although there are some benefits to having squirrels around, they can also be a major nuisance. And many ...

Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch. But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on your bird feeder or take up residence in your attic. “You can’t keep squirrels ...

Mr. D. discusses how to control squirrels, and Carol Reese talks about flowering perennials. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison ...

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 ...

In response to a recent column on fruit trees, Mike Davison, who gardens in Toluca Lake, emailed as follows: “I would love to plant a few fruit trees and have in the past (peach, apple, avocado) but ...

DEAR JOAN: Your column on May 13 was on how to discourage rats. Now do squirrels. The furry little tree rats have decimated our apricot crop – the ground is littered with tiny, half-eaten fruits. They ...

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