I do use chicken wire over my containers and new seedlings until they get big enough to deter the diggers that come into my yard. Works great and can easily be removed when no longer needed. I have various sized pieces already cut which I store when not in use. Using it has saved many a plant! Which may be why I don't have squirrels or raccoons or any other critter doing any major digging around my gardens and containers. I have them fooled to think I have the chicken wire everywhere!
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