I detest to go all Elmer Fudd or Mr. McGregor on you , but I reallydo not like rabbits , particularly in my garden . They can mow down a run-in of seedlings in a few hour , reproduce like mad , prune bush you want to grow , and shed pellet all over your garden . Battling bunny girl is a major occupation during parts of the garden class .
Sure , other garden pestilence can be more destructive , as anyone who has care with unrelenting deer problems can attest , but in terms of number , rabbit top gardeners ’ most - irritating inclination .
What to do ? Here are a few suggestion for combat bunnies , base on heavily - succeed experience and a bit of research .
An edging of marigolds may deter rabbits.
Fences . The bottom line is , if you want to keep rabbits and other critters out of your garden , establish a fencing . This work especially well on consecrated vegetable gardens . University of Minnesota extensionrecommends a fencing that is 18 to 24 in high-pitched and made out of 1 - column inch mesh wimp wire . Some expert advocate two layer of wire to make the fencing extra difficult to squeeze through . To prevent rabbits from burrowing under the fencing , you may want to swallow it about 6 inches under ground .
Smells . Rabbits do n’t like the smell of predator or death . That ’s why many gardener swear by everything from sprinklings of human or fauna hair ( get it from your stylist or animal groomer ) to human piss ( easier to for men and gardener with fences to give ) . Many commercial-grade repellents are infuse with the aroma of fox urine . Another solution is rip meal , dry powdery blood that is sometimes used as a fertiliser . Some soul also swear by inviolable taste substances , such as hot peppers or Tabasco sauce , as a deterrent . The job with smell- and taste - relate solutions is that they dispel after pelting , so they often need to be reapplied .
Plant deterrents . Onions , garlic , marigolds , lilac , catmint - many plant are accredit with being hinderance to rabbit . What they all have in vernacular is a strong aroma . Garden blogger and authorShawna Coronadoswears by a combining of‘Taishon ’ marigoldsandspicy globe Basil of Caesarea . Both are high - scent plants that are moderately in the garden , too .
An edging of marigolds may deter rabbits.
predator . Last year , we were rosy to have a fox live near our theater . The bunny population took a nose - diva . The dodger must have moved on , because the bunnies are out in military group again . patently , violent creature are not a solution you may rely on or even should promote , but letting the dog out , if you have a fenced - in yard might scatter the bunnies and at least make them a little queasy about taking up mansion in your garden .
What are your best-loved ways to deter rabbit ?
A corking resource for gardeners with critter problems isDeer Resistant Landscaping : Proven Advice for Outwitting Deer and 20 Other Pesky Mammalsby Neil Soderstrom .
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