BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine

Any tips on rabbit-proofing my garden?

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P Oriental poppies and aromatic herbs are fairly resistant. With wire fencing, lay 30cm flat just below the soil surface to stop them burrowing under, and 90-120cm vertically. And never leave the gate open. raisingirl P The rabbits that visit my yard every night feast on the bird seed. As long as there is a pile of seeds under the feeders, they leave my plants alone. Johnny canoe P I put four canes and a ring of chicken wire around young shrubs to protect them in winter, when rabbits are most likely to eat them. I find they leave them alone in summer. lindseytay­lor01 P Grow resistant plants such as daffs and snowdrops, potentilla­s, berberis, rhododendr­ons and azaleas, vincas, junipers and other conifers. Use a tree guard round the base of climbers like clematis and honeysuckl­e. Mature plants can withstand the onslaught better. Fairygirl P I place wire cloches over some plants till they’re strong enough to handle a gnawing. Also a sprinkling of chilli powder puts them off. Grannybee P Block up any holes in fences – they like to have an escape route. Zoomer44

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