Squirrels love to dig in my garden, especially in the loose soil of my potted plants. It provides a convenient hiding spot for their acorns but harms my plants in the process, as they disturb and damage roots.
That's why I'm finally putting a precaution in place to keep squirrels out of potted plants: these Amazon anti-squirrel pot plant grids. It's an insert to pop in your containers, creating a physical barrier that stops squirrels and other animals digging in the soil. You can even use it to stop curious pets damaging your houseplants.
It's much more durable (and subtle) than using garden netting as a barrier because it's made of thicker plastic which isn't easy for squirrels to rip through. It can even be cut down to the size of your pot: 'Easy to cut and squirrels are not smart enough to remove these!' one happy reviewer writes. It's currently discounted to just $9.99, so I'm stocking up now to prevent any further damage to my summer containers.
These plant pot grids measure 7.48" in diameter and can be cut down to pot size as needed. They have stakes to insert into soil and they're constructed of strong ABS plastic, so squirrels won't rip through them. You get five in this pack.
Why Shoppers Love Them
These Amazon anti-squirrel pot plant grids are really easy to use. They come as five 7.48" disks that can be cut to the size you need. They also have stakes to insert into the soil easily, creating a secure barrier.
'It’s been a week since I placed these and NO digging whatsoever,' one reviewer describes.
'Great for keeping the squirrels from digging in my plants,' another satisfied shopper writes. 'Works great! No more dirt mess everywhere to clean up!'
Made of ABS plastic, shoppers haven't had an issue with cutting the grids or squirrels breaking through them:
'Cuts easily to fit around the pot and plant stem,' one person describes.
It seems it's a super effective natural pest control method that helps gets rid of squirrels (and stops mischievous pets) without causing harm.
Perhaps the only issue is that they are designed for smaller pots, and won't cover the surface area of large planters. Nevertheless, there are plenty of other similar, larger pot grids on the market, such as these 20.8" pot grids on Amazon.
As a simple solution to deter squirrels from digging in your containers, this is a quick, effective, and affordable option.
What to Shop
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