Need to get raised bed #1 in shape to plant something this weekend. I want to plant peas, but I'm squirrel paranoid. I'm afraid they'll dig 'em up. Need to get some turnips and collards planted.
We put builder's sand on top of the tulip bulbs when we planted them. The~experts~claimed that the squirrels wouldn't dig up the bulbs because the sand cut into their little paws, and sure enough, the bulbs survived just fine. Do you think putting a couple of inches of sand on top of your plants might keep the tree rats out of them?