Last week I finally got a bunch of bulbs in the ground. Well........,

[Paper Roses]

yesterday I was out in the yard again to do some more work and the area where I planted the bulbs is torn up. Several bulbs were on top the ground, I assume many are gone. The squirrels are frantic this year. I think they must be the culprits. The area is not really open to other animals.

I think I'm going to have a mess along this border when they come up in the spring. I'll go to a nursery and buy flats, I guess. No point in planting more bulbs if they are going to end up being dinner to these hyperactive squirrels.

Phooey!

[Denninmi]

1. Yes, it can be discouraging.

Squirrels and chipmunks are the most likely culprit, although I've actually seen deer dig up freshly planted tulip bulbs to eat them, too.

One of the keys is NOT to plant the things the like, which are primarily tulips and crocus.

The following are all pretty much vermin-proof:

daffodils/narcissus; grape hyacinths; hyacinths; fritilarias; alliums;

[Blue Gardener]

2. You can also cover the area with chicken wire

After planting your bulbs. Then mulch to cover the wire.
I stick with daffodils myself. It cuts down on the aggravation with the squirrels.