DOUG COLLINS
Alliums
Include alliums like chives, garlic, and onions in your garden for fresh flavors in recipes and to reduce grocery store trips. Squirrels dislike their strong smells.
Daffodils
Plant colorful daffodils in your garden for both aesthetics and to repel squirrels, deer, and rabbits with their fragrant odor and unappetizing taste.
Fritillaries
Fritillaries, with their dark violet, checkered petals, emit a strong odor to deter animals while attracting bees with their rich nectar and pollen.
Galanthus
Galanthus, or snowdrops, are white, early-blooming bulbs with a strong scent that deters squirrels and can withstand cold temperatures, even emerging through snow in colder regions.
Geraniums
Plant geraniums around your garden to repel squirrels with their scent while enjoying their vibrant floral petals.
Goldenrods
Goldenrod's yellow blooms attract pollinators while deterring squirrels, creating a win-win situation for both bees and gardeners.
Lily of the Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley, a dainty woodland flower with pendant-shaped white blooms and a sweet scent, is a great addition to gardens and is typically avoided by squirrels.
Marigolds
Brightly colored marigold flowers with their strong fragrance repel squirrels, making them a great addition to any garden.
Mint
Grow fresh mint for delicious cocktails and mocktails while also keeping squirrels at bay, as they dislike the scent of mint. Mint, the perfect dual-purpose herb.
Rosemary
Aromatic herbs like lavender, mustard, and rosemary repel squirrels due to their strong scent, making them effective for protecting plants from being dug up. Inserting rosemary sprigs around prized plants or in pots can help keep squirrels away.