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5 Mistakes That Could Be Attracting Rabbits to Your Garden

Rabbits are cute, but can nibble away all the hard work you put into your vegetable garden.

Real Simple

5 Mistakes That Could Be Attracting Rabbits to Your Garden

Rabbits are cute, but can nibble away all the hard work you put into your vegetable garden.

“Rabbits are attracted to gardens,” says Thomas Peters, Director of Landscape and Horticulture at Serenbe. “It's an easy buffet of tasty options for them to take advantage of.” Here are some of Peters' tips to consider.

  • Install low fencing that is secure to the ground.
  • Keep the area mowed in a radius around the garden space so rabbits won't be able to hide.
  • Place a fake owl near your garden to deter small animals.
  • Allow your dog and/or cat to roam the garden space occasionally to help keep rabbits from getting too comfortable with the garden.