00:00Natural Garden Defenders Using Scented Plants to Deter Squirrels
00:04Mint leaves stand tall beside a backyard tomato bed.
00:09Backyard gardeners plant strong-smelling herbs and flowers where squirrels dig soil and steal seeds.
00:16Peppermint plants spread sharp leaves near porch pots, and squirrels often avoid the strong menthol smell around tender seedlings.
00:24Lavender stems bloom purple beside garden borders, and the heavy fragrance can push squirrels away from low flower beds.
00:32Rosemary shrubs grow woody branches near patio containers, and the pine-like scent surrounds vegetables that squirrels might dig.
00:40Marigolds open orange and yellow flowers along garden edges, while their bitter smell creates a bright barrier around young plants.
00:48Daffodils rise from spring bulbs in front yards, and squirrels usually leave the toxic bulbs untouched beneath the soil.
00:56Allium flowers lift purple glow blooms above garden beds, and their onion-like odor can discourage squirrels from digging nearby.
01:04Garlic plants send green shoots from raised beds, while the sharp bulb smell spreads through soil where squirrels search for
01:11food.
01:12Hyacinths bloom in dense pink, blue, and white clusters, and their strong scent can make squirrels skip nearby flower pots.
01:20Geraniums spill red flowers from porch planters, and their scented leaves add another smell squirrels may avoid.
01:27Sage plants grow dusty green leaves near vegetable rows, and the earthy scent can help guard soft garden soil.
01:34Peppermint, lavender, marigolds, and rosemary create a living fence around pots, seeds, and backyard vegetables.
01:41A squirrel pauses beside a mint pot, sniffs the leaves, and darts back toward the fence.
01:47Sage plants grow in the middle of the fence.
01:47Sage plants grow in the middle of the fence.
01:47Sage plants grow in the middle of the fence.
01:47Sage plants grow in the middle of the fence.
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