tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015312251713764573.post2817154517210783162..comments2011-07-04T03:09:26.324-04:00gardenretreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17760810643265098395noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015312251713764573.post-57403231317089090782011-07-04T03:09:26.324-04:002011-07-04T03:09:26.324-04:00A slinky may be good but for the larger animals that invade the garden to eat fallen birdfeed a motion activated scarecrow sprinkler is much more effective. And a very animal friendly deterrent.Motion Detector Sprinklerhttp://scarecrowsprinkler.org/scarecrow-sprinklers/motion-activated-scarecrow-sprinkler-explained/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015312251713764573.post-52399950328828937122011-05-19T07:53:07.006-04:002011-05-19T07:53:07.006-04:00I dont mind the red squirrels but the greys are pure vermin eating all my bird seed have tried so many methods to stop them like the idea of a slinky,would be fun to watch if nothing else.hydroponicshttp://www.inthegrow.webeasysite.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015312251713764573.post-16035393065173846662010-08-21T16:45:23.119-04:002010-08-21T16:45:23.119-04:00I have heard that red or cayanne pepper is extremely irritating and painful and causes critters like rabbits and squirrels to injure their eyes by rubbing them. <br /><br />Also I have heard that a bar of Irish Spring soap repels rabbits and squirrels.<br /><br />Finally I have heard that attaching a slinky to your bird feeder post makes it almost impossible for squirrels to climb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015312251713764573.post-29497188236259839732010-04-30T03:11:50.526-04:002010-04-30T03:11:50.526-04:00A lot of people get way too sentimental about squirrels. I mean they are cute and they are wonderful creations of nature but when they tear your garden to pieces you have no choice but to act. So thanks for those tips,Club Gardenhttp://www.homefellas.com/blog/club-garden.hfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015312251713764573.post-13908812015318015062009-05-01T09:15:00.000-04:002009-05-01T09:15:00.000-04:00Great post! I hope you don't mind my linking to it in our Toronto Gardens blog.Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015312251713764573.post-17122587871085981272009-03-20T16:00:00.000-04:002009-03-20T16:00:00.000-04:00we wrapped barb-wire around our 3 inch metal pole-so fari-so goodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015312251713764573.post-34423983223250574472009-02-13T09:32:00.000-05:002009-02-13T09:32:00.000-05:00If you find that you are interested in buying a decorative or squirrel proof bird feeder; decorative or nesting bird house; outdoor wooden furniture, or many other items for your outdoor space..visit my website YourGardenRetreat.comYourGardenRetreat.comhttp://www.yourgardenretreat.comnoreply@blogger.com