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Martha Davies

A Gardening Expert Urges Homeowners to Use Aluminum Foil to Deter Garden Pests – Here's Why

How to help birds in a heatwave.

As spring gets underway, now is the time to enjoy watching your garden finally burst into bloom. What you might have noticed, however, is a few more pests attempting to dig up and nibble on your seedlings, potentially ruining all that hard work.

Fortunately, there's a quick fix that you might not have considered – primarily because it involves an unusual material. According to garden experts, aluminum foil is the perfect way to deter pests including squirrels, birds and even rats.

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