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Spring bulbs

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Jodi Mon 29-Oct-12 13:37:59

Just planted my tulip bulbs (I lift them each year) but the ground is so saturated in places I fear they may not make it.

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shysal Mon 29-Oct-12 15:34:46

I planted my tulips last week, in pots. The squirrels buried peanuts and the badgers tipped over the pots. I heard that sprinkling the soil with hot curry powder would deter wildlife. Unfortunately this made no difference, I have had to replant the bulbs several times. For the moment I have covered them with pot saucers and bricks, but obviously when they begin to sprout I shall have to uncover them. I think I shall try chicken wire fastened securely around the rim. Any other suggestions?

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Jodi Mon 29-Oct-12 16:15:34

Shoot the squirrels and badgers?

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Jodi Mon 29-Oct-12 16:16:02

wink no didn't mean it.

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