Squirrels can turn a beautiful container garden into a daily excavation project. Fresh potting mix feels soft, easy to dig, and surprisingly attractive to curious squirrels searching for buried nuts or looking for a convenient place to stash new ones.
The great news is that container gardens rarely need drastic solutions. A few smart changes can make pots far less appealing while keeping plants healthy and attractive. The best methods work with squirrel behavior instead of fighting against it, and most gardeners already have several of these materials sitting around the house.
