How to stop squirrels digging up bulbs

Question

Every year I plant bulbs and every year squirrels dig them up and eat them or carry them away – except for the grape hyacinths! I would love to grow early daffodils and then tulips. If I plant the bulb, quite deep, in late spring/early summer instead of the autumn would this solve the problem?

Thank you.

Answer 1

No, the bulbs would probably sprout early. Planting them in late fall prevents them from sprouting till the warmth of spring.

Here are a couple articles that may help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/squirrel-resistant-bulbs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/protect-flower-bulbs.htm