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Squirrels in Raised Beds

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Question

I have raised planter beds with steel mesh screens to keep moles and voles away, but squirrels got into my vegetable garden last summer. Do you suggest tall plant protectors that can cover a fully grown tomato plant?
Mark
Pleasant Hill

Answer

We carry larger tomato cages that will support large plants but the openings would still provide access to the ripe fruit. Some gardeners have used plastic bird netting wrapped around and over a caged tomato to protect ripening fruit from various varmints.

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