## How to Repel Rabbits from Your Flower Garden
Rabbits can be a real nuisance in the garden, munching on your precious flowers and leaving behind unsightly droppings. If you’re tired of these furry pests wreaking havoc on your blooms, there are a number of things you can do to deter them.
### Physical Barriers
One of the most effective ways to keep rabbits out of your garden is to create a physical barrier around it. This could be a fence, a wall, or even a row of chicken wire. The barrier should be at least 2 feet high, and it should be buried underground by at least 6 inches to prevent rabbits from digging underneath it.
If you don’t want to build a permanent barrier, you can also use temporary fencing to keep rabbits out of your garden. This could be a simple chain-link fence, or even a row of stakes with chicken wire or netting attached to them.
### Repellents
There are a number of commercial repellents available that can help to deter rabbits from your garden. These repellents typically contain ingredients that are unappealing to rabbits, such as garlic, cayenne pepper, or peppermint oil.
When using a commercial repellent, be sure to follow the directions on the label carefully. Some repellents can be harmful to plants if they are applied too liberally.
### Natural Deterrents
In addition to commercial repellents, there are a number of natural substances that can help to deter rabbits from your garden. These include:
* **Blood meal:** Blood meal is a natural fertilizer that contains high levels of nitrogen. Rabbits find the smell of blood meal to be unappealing, so it can be an effective deterrent.
* **Cayenne pepper:** Cayenne pepper is a spicy pepper that rabbits find to be irritating. You can sprinkle cayenne pepper around your plants, or you can mix it with water and spray it on them.
* **Garlic:** Garlic is another natural deterrent for rabbits. You can plant garlic around your plants, or you can crush garlic cloves and sprinkle them around the perimeter of your garden.
* **Mint:** Rabbits dislike the smell of mint, so planting mint around your garden can help to keep them away.
### Other Tips
In addition to the methods listed above, there are a few other things you can do to help keep rabbits out of your garden:
* **Keep your garden clean:** Rabbits are attracted to clutter, so keeping your garden clean and free of debris will help to deter them.
* **Don’t leave pet food outside:** Pet food is a major attractant for rabbits, so don’t leave it outside where they can get to it.
* **Harvest your vegetables promptly:** Rabbits are more likely to eat vegetables that are left on the plants for too long. Harvest your vegetables as soon as they are ripe to avoid attracting rabbits.
By following these tips, you can help to keep rabbits out of your flower garden and protect your precious blooms.
## Additional Resources
* [How to Keep Rabbits Out of Your Garden](https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Rabbits-Out-of-Your-Garden)
* [Rabbit Control](https://www.extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden/wildlife/mammals/rabbit-control)
* [Preventing Rabbit Damage in the Garden](https://extension.psu.edu/preventing-rabbit-damage-in-the-garden)