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I want to plant bulbs this fall...

Question
I want to plant bulbs this fall, but rodents always manage to find them. How can I keep the critters away?

Answer

You can try using soup-size cans with both ends removed. Punch several holes in the cans for drainage, then push each one down into the ground so that it forms a cylinder around a bulb.