How Do You Protect A Garden From Wildlife?
Wildlife, including deer, rabbits, moles and other animals, often cause huge headaches for gardeners. Prized plants and trees are eaten or trampled on, lawns are dug up and fruits and vegetables become a buffet for wildlife. Protecting a garden from wildlife takes patience and experimentation to find what will work best for each particular garden and pest. Research the particular wildlife pest that is threatening your garden. Protection from wildlife is easier if you know the particular habits and dislikes of potential pests. Fence in your garden using wire mesh. This will deter wildlife such as rabbits from entering. For deer, you’ll need to use a taller fence so they will not be able to jump in. Depending on the particular species of wildlife that you are having problems with, you may need to bury the fence in the ground to prevent them from digging under. Place pinwheels or other motion items in your garden. Pinwheels are inexpensive and will keep many wild animals away. Move them a
