Word Origin and History for budget Expand n. early 15c., leather pouch, from Middle French bougette, diminutive of Old French bouge leather bag, wallet, pouch, from Latin bulga leather bag, of Gaulish origin (cf. Old Irish bolg bag, Breton bolc'h flax pod), from PIE *bhelgh-(see belly (n.)).
1 Ground chili peppers, black or cayenne pepper-some squirrels can get used to this and will eat through it. 2  So it is a temporary measure. 3  Fake snakes / hoses, marigolds, hair, predator urine, cats, pin wheels, coffee grounds, and soap are all things that usually do not work or work only on a very temporary basis.
Use grounds to deter pests. Slugs and snails can chew up your most prized plants, but they are not fond of coffee grounds. Sprinkle a handful of grounds around the bases of plants you want to protect. If you're worried about increasing the acidity of the soil, make a solid ring of grounds farther away from the base.