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Q. How can I keep squirrels from squirreling away all my pecans?
A. Well, unfortunately we live in the pecan capital of the world, and the squirrel capital as well. If you have a tree that is isolatedóno other trees or even power lines nearby--you can trim up the lower limbs on the tree so they can't jump into the branches. To prevent access via the trunk highway, late in the season, wrap the trunk with flashing that is at least a foot wide. Don't put it too low or they will jump past it.
These little marauders are quite creative, and in fact, even when you do everything right, the final step is to go to the grocery store and buy pecans because the squirrel brigade will probably find a way around everything you do.
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Lantana (Lantana montevidensis)
Trailing lantana forms a beautiful groundcover in sun to part shade. Plants grow to about a foot high and 4 feet or more wide, and look great cascading over the sides of a large container or a tiered landscape wall. A profusion of lavender and white flowers attract butterflies. Insects and disease are not a problem and deer tend to avoid it. Drought tolerant, trailing lantana holds its foliage much longer in the cool season than other lantanas, turning a rich burgundy color that is quite attractive.
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- Select trees with fall color so you can see foliage color at the nursery.
- It's still unseasonably warm, but as soon as things cool off, consider adding stock, alyssum, calendula, and dusty miller to annual beds and containers.
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