Mice, Moles & Squirel Cages for Bulbs - Knowledgebase Question

Perennials
Westfield, MA
Question by cherkat33
May 24, 2007
Hi there! On one of the garden shows on t.v. the gardner had little wire cages they placed the bulbs in as they planted. According to him they prevented the little critters from eating the bulbs. Does any one know where I can purchase these from? I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks and have a great weekend! Cher


Image
Answer from NGA
May 24, 2007

0

 Unfortunately, in a quick search I was not able to locate a source for metal bulb baskets such as you described. Most gardeners make their own out of chicken wire or hardware cloth. You can make a basket for each clump of bulbs or line a planting bed with the mesh. Moles will not damage bulbs, but voles will eat them. Voles tunnel underground to the bulb so a wire mesh cage is preferred over plastic -- they can chew through that. If the problem is squirrels, covering the area with wire mesh or an old metal window screen will prevent them from digging up the bulbs.

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

[ Join now ]

Garden.org Homepage
Help using the site
About
Contact
Terms of Service
Privacy
Memberlist
Acorns
Links
Ask a Question
Getting Started Gardening
Newsletter
NGA Merch

© 1972 - 2021 National Gardening Association

Times are presented in US Central Standard Time

Pinterest
Facebook
Youtube
Twitter
Instagram

Today's site banner is by dirtdorphins and is called "Amsonia jonesii"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.