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title: "Hi everyone, I keep having chipmunks get into my outdoor plants in my…"
description: "Hi everyone, I keep having chipmunks get into my outdoor plants in my patio. Recently I had two pots broken and one plant on the ground. Any advice or tips on…"
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author: "Karol S"
published: "2024-07-28T15:02:34.079942Z"
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# Hi everyone, I keep having chipmunks get into my outdoor plants in my…

_Posted by Karol S on 2024-07-28_

Hi everyone, I keep having chipmunks get into my outdoor plants in my patio. Recently I had two pots broken and one plant on the ground. Any advice or tips on how to address the issue? Thank you!

## 3 comments

### Sara Oakland Ca commented on 2024-07-29

That sounds tough to deal with- sorry that’s happening for you.  
Maybe change your pots to big heavy pots. Less easy to tip with rascals climbing amount them.  
What plants do chipmunks not like?  
Plant those!

### Sara Oakland Ca commented on 2024-07-29

From Google: “Chipmunks dislike strong odors and bitter tastes, so you can try planting these plants around your garden to deter them:

Daffodils  
The bulb contains lycorine, a chemical that's toxic to chipmunks, and the plant emits an unpleasant aroma

Alliums  
Plants like garlic and onions have a strong odor that repels chipmunks and other pests

Marigolds

You can also try sprinkling other deterrents around your plants, such as: cayenne pepper, apple cider, coffee grounds, cinnamon, and eucalyptus.  
Chipmunks are also sensitive to predator danger, so you can try spraying the ground around your plants with a mixture of peppermint oil or eucalyptus oil and water. You can also try walking your dog through chipmunk territory.”

#### Karol S replied on 2024-07-29

Thank you so much! I appreciate it 🥰

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