US EditionMonty Don's advice to gardeners as he calls for 'tough love'
- On April 10, 2025, Roisin Chapman reported on a DIY gardening hack.
- Squirrels often dig up and eat newly planted bulbs, harming gardens.
- Experts suggest using kitchen items like pepper and garlic to deter them.
- Head gardener Neil Miller uses a mix; black pepper is 79p, garlic 87p.
- Masking the bulb scent can keep squirrels away, improving trial beds.
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Monty Don, 69, met with floods of support as Gardeners' World star shares post on grief: 'So sorry'
Gardening guru Monty Don received a flood of support after he shared a reflective post to honour a "dear friend" who had sadly died.The 69-year-old horticulturist and broadcaster took to his Instagram account on Thursday, sharing a stunning photo of the sun setting behind a tree.He penned: "The end of a profoundly moving and celebratory day saying goodbye to a dear friend - all done in magnificent style. I think Rosie would have approved."A hord…
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Gardeners urged to sprinkle 79p staple to stop squirrels digging up plant bulbs
NOW is the time to start your flowerbeds for a flourishing summer garden. Two kitchen items can help to protect your plant bulbs from sneaky squirrels as you wait for them to grow. GettyGardening experts revealed the most effective DIY hack for protecting your plant bulbs from squirrels (stock image)[/caption] Squirrels are notorious for digging up bulbs and having a nibble on your hard work. Once bulbs begin growing in spring, they become more …
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