How to keep rabbits and chipmunks from vegetable garden ?
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Federica
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Hello I have a vegetable garden and this year I planted cucumbers ,tomatoes and peppers.
Not sure if the rabbits or chipmunks or birds are eating my cucumbers and peppers, any idea if there is something NOT HARMFUL I can use to keep the critters away without having to fence ?
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Hello. Most serious gardeners utilize serious fencing to prevent wildlife intrusion.
For the best local professional advice on any garden, plant or disease or weed or insect problem-I would highly suggest contacting your cooperative extension. These offices are manned by volunteer master gardeners on site there waiting to answer the communities questions that know your local situation quite well.
Master gardeners are required to volunteer back designated hours
( plus continuing education) each year to maintain MG certification -this community outreach and education is their goal. They are advice would be very valuable — they know your local situation well.
Here's a few ideas for sprays that you can make at home!
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/natural-spray-keep-animals-away-vegetable-plants-56182.html
Hi Federica, sorry you are having problems with something getting your plants. I hope this will help you and good luck with all your goodies.
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If you don't want to fence, you must spray a deterrent such as garlic spray or chili powder mixed with cayenne pepper. Next year, try interspersing vegetables with French marigolds, basil, thyme, lavender, rosemary, lemon grass, etc.