How to salvage my Rhododendron and prevent further attacks by squirrels

Question

Squirrels have attacked my recently planted Rhododendron (a Mother's Day Gift from my son).  They removed all the buds and a lot of the leaves are now lying beneath the plant.  Can the plant be salvaged and how can I keep the squirrels at bay.

Answer 1

you might want to try the hot spray that my neighbor uses.................in a spray bottle put some water to fill and hot sauce.....taste to see if it is hot on your tongue.....okay so now you know how many drops............add 2 tablespoons of dawn and spray on under around............spray until it drips........try to get under the leaves.............they will not like this..............any old black, red or white ground pepper a year old is still spicy but not considered fresh..........put that on the ground under the plant............also in one of those catalogs that come around is something called a squirrel chaser.