If you are troubled with crocus and other bulbs being eaten by squirrels and mice plant Winter Aconite instead. ... Winter Aconite will naturalize under deciduous trees and is good for the edges of woodland gardens. You can also plant them along paths, in rock gardens, or near patios for early color.

Do squirrels eat snow drops?

Squirrels are very fond of some bulbs, such as tulips and crocus, but other spring-blooming bulbs are not on their preferred menu. ... Bulbs that are not preferred by squirrels include daffodils, alliums (also onions and garlic), scilla, hyacinth, muscari (grape hyacinth), fritillaria, and snowdrops.

How do I get rid of winter aconite?

Do not dig up the plants when they are done blooming. Allow the foliage to die back naturally. By the time your lawn is ready to mow, the leaves on the winter aconite will be withered and browned, ready to be cut off along with the first blades of grass of the year.