They do not eat bulbs or flowers, but sometimes may dig in a garden looking for cutworms and other garden insects.
Skunks sometimes become a pest to homeowners.
Your first hint of a skunk's presence is usually the smell he leaves behind after he becomes frightened or agitated. This smell is from an oily fluid he uses for protection. A skunk can actually be a valuable ally in your fight against insect pests in your yard or garden. But if he sets up housekeeping under the crawl space of your home or digs up your seedlings and bulbs while looking for grubs, you may be less than happy about his presence. Pet food left outside is very attractive to skunks.