The pebbles only protect the roots. Stem and leaf need noxious teas. Fruit needs chicken wire or nets. Animals are persistent. I get you though. Go for it!!
I learned this planting bulbs. The squirrels snacked happily on 119 of the120 I planted. I learned the pebble trick. I got all my bulbs that year. Of course, being older, jaded, and moderately cynical about pebbles, I only planted 10 bulbs.
The pebbles only protect the roots. Stem and leaf need noxious teas. Fruit needs chicken wire or nets. Animals are persistent. I get you though. Go for it!!
You can also spray your plants with noxious stuff like tobacco tea and chili tea.
I learned this planting bulbs. The squirrels snacked happily on 119 of the120 I planted. I learned the pebble trick. I got all my bulbs that year. Of course, being older, jaded, and moderately cynical about pebbles, I only planted 10 bulbs.
Invest in pebbles. Use them in the top inch of planting. The critters hate them.