For questions about how to keep rabbits from eating plants, vegetables in gardens and backyards or how to prevent rabbits from entering certain areas in a landscape or how to keep rabbits in harmony with a garden.
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How can I get rid of rabbits in my yard?
I have rabbits that routinely build nests in my yard. How can I get rid of the rabbits legally? I don't want some officer from the DNR knocking on my door because I improperly hunted or poisoned them.
The rabbits cause several problems:
Our dog…
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Gophers and rabbits
My entire yard has been destroyed by gophers and rabbits. The rabbits and gophers ate all my grass and ground cover that bloomed beautiful pink flowers. I want to replant, but need to get rid of these pests first. Now there is only dirt in my back…
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How to remove woodchucks and rabbits from under my shed?
There are woodchucks and/or rabbits living under my shed. How can I make them find a new home?
I'm in Massachusetts where it is illegal to trap them or to catch & relocate them.
I've tried used cat litter and flooding with the hose, but failed.
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What vegetable/fruits plants will rabbits not eat?
I have an area for a few raised beds were it would be impractical to secure against rabbits. What can I plant there that they won't be interested in?
I'm assuming they won't eat any berry types, but what about newly planted tomatoes and other kinds…
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Should I feed wild rabbits in my garden in winter?
In the past week, there is a rabbit's family (2 of them) taking resident in my garden. They jump right up to one of the big pots and take nap there. Here is one of them
I am considering to put some water and carrots out for them, because winter is…
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Can I grow wild white or other types of clover in an outdoor container?
In the spring, a number of wildflowers, such as dandelions, buttercups, and some lovely purple things, pop up in our yard. I'm in Massachusetts, United States, so that means April and May. Others appear later and stay through the summer.
Each year…
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How do I stop rabbits from defecating and eating everything in my yard?
Rabbits are nesting in the neighbor's yard behind us, and they feed them which encourages their occupation or infestation. There are dozens of them. They use my yard as their bathroom and their faeces are everywhere. I believe they are competing…
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Suggestions for rabbit-proof plants for North Carolina
We live in southern North Carolina and are trying to figure out what to plant on this hill. We put in some azaleas a month or so ago, but the bunnies have since ravaged them. We have tried some "bunny-be-gone" and that seems to be helping, but…
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What is the maximum mesh size for rabbit barrier?
I know the text book says 1" x 1". But that sounds like a tidy, easy to remember plan, almost like a slogan. Does anyone know if a rabbit can get thru 1" x 2" or 1.5" x 1.5", maybe even 2" x 2"?
Just to state: 3' high. 1' under the ground and /…
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Something ate the Marigolds seedling overnight
I have my Marigolds seedling for about 3-4 days and suddenly overnight, most leaves are gone
I am in Pacific Northwest and we have a lot of bunnies and squirrels.
Any idea which animal or bug would cause this and how to prevent?
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