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How do you keep squirrels out of your yard and from doing damage? For as cute, funny and frisky as squirrels seem to be, they are such pesky critters. On my morning drive here to the nursery this time of year, they are out and about in full force. There are the kamikaze ones darting across the road right in front of me while I’m shouting…”DON’T DO IT!!!!” like they can hear me. But…That’s only one of the annoying things they do. Squirrels lie in wait in trees for all to be right and…then they attack - quickly– anything and everything. They are not as easily dealt with as rabbits and deer, but...

What you need to know when planting foundation plants round your home! A standard foundation landscape should be good for about 12 to 15 years before it needs to be updated or removed. Trees and shrubs become over grown for the area or stop looking good about 12 years in. Plants that grow too large have roots that are beginning to bump up against the foundation wall and need to be dug out. Using the best foundation planting tips to begin with allows your landscape to look its best for years to come. Anchor the corners of your house. Best plantings are shrubs, conical (slim shaped) evergreens...