Chicken wire fencing, plant cages, and netting provide effective physical barriers that deter rabbits from nibbling on your blooms. Planting rabbit-resistant flowers and herbs with strong scents or ...

Many gardeners want to attract bees, butterflies, birds and hummingbirds, but most gardeners would rather not have deer or ...

Don’t be fooled by a rabbit’s cute, fluffy exterior. While they may be skittish prey animals, bunnies are eating machines that can lay waste to a lawn or garden in short order. I have a pet bunny that ...

Few garden plants are safe when rabbits invade. To protect your vegetables, fruits, and flowers, you have several options for how to keep rabbits out of your garden. In North America alone, there are ...

I am having problems with rabbits in my garden and would like some advice on how to prevent or minimize damage to my plants. — Beth Jameson, Park Ridge As with any garden pest problem, it is important ...

I hear from many gardeners each season who face animal issues in their garden. While deer seem to be the most common leaf-munching culprit, two other mammals cause gardeners a great number of ...

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To keep rabbits out, use chicken wire with openings no larger than one inch and bury it at least a foot deep. Rabbits can dig, so this makes the fence more effective. For deer, you'll want to install ...

Q. Rabbits are eating my tulips and lilies, what can I do? A. We have several acres and are greatly troubled with rabbit and other animals. Being a common suburban resident, rabbits can be an issue ...

Q: I am thinking about putting in a small vegetable garden. I don’t think I am able to create a fence. Without a fence, how can I protect my plants from the rabbits, squirrels, skunks and groundhogs ...

Do a garden cleanup to eliminate food sources and hiding spots. Install fencing to protect large areas or use tree guards for newly planted trees. Use deterrent sprays in combination with other ...