Bunnies may be fluffy and cute, but they can also be garden saboteurs.
Here’s how to stop rabbits from eating plants in your yard.
Unfortunately, what works forone gardenerin warding off fluffy invaders may be ineffective for another.
Credit: Edward Gohlich
For example, your neighbor may believe the solution is to plantmarigoldsaround the perimeter.
But the bunnies might happily munch on your marigoldsand everything around them.
Learn how to stop rabbits from eating plants in your garden ASAP.
Fencing
The best way to stop rabbits from eating plants in your garden is toinstall fencing.
That means you won’t have to run around spraying repellants after every rain shower.
Since rabbits don’t jump very high, a 2-foot fence can keep them out.
Wire fencing with 1 inch or smaller openings is best, such as chicken wire or rabbit wire.
This can be especially important when plants are young or producing lots of new growth in spring.
Rabbits will turn up their twitchy noses at a garden repellant that contains rotten eggs or garlic.
(Bonus: These scents also helprepel deerand are safe to use around pets and children.
)Wear waterproof gloveswhile spraying so you don’t smell awful, too.
Scare tactics are temporary fixes at best because the rabbits soon realize that noactual harmcomes to them.
The one exception: Dogs that enthusiastically chase away rabbits may scare them off for good.
Otherwise, you’re better off focusing your efforts on fencing and repellents.
However, many plants, especially shrubs, are able to regrow after rabbits have munched on them.
Since rabbits avoid strong, unpleasant scents, vinegar may repel them.
This solution might work initially.
