RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests

Simon Akeroyd

'Discover clever methods for protecting your plants and crops without harming wildlife in this engaging and humorous compendium... If in despair and dejection you've been tempted to reach for a bottle of insecticide or order an animal trap then think again; here's a whole book of handy tips and tricks.' Gardens Illustrated



From the green-thumbed optimist who views their garden as a calming getaway to those that see backyard life as more of a struggle against weeds and pests almost all gardeners will meet a creature or two who will drive them to despair.

Plenty of gardeners are ready to swear off nasty chemical deterrents and bloodthirsty solutions. But how can you save your squash and uphold your hostas at the same time?

50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel serves up a smorgasbord of eco-friendly ideas and solutions. They're legal humane and - best of all - effective. Cut through the old wives tales save your salt for seasoning and discover gold-standard sustainable planting solutions and crop-saving tips from gardeners who know exactly how you feel.

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