How to keep critters out of garden without pitting up a fence

https://www.offthegridnews.com/survival-gardening-2/9-tricks-to-keep-your-garden-animal-free-without-a-fence/

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I've had the best luck with a plastic owl that I put in a different place every couple of days, also my rubber snakes seem to be the best bet for me. I have about 7 of them, (not the flat plastic ones). I put some on the ground and hang a few on my tomato cages. Even the squirrels stay away. Also, I have heard human hair scattered around your garden will deter them.

As far as the rabbits , you will need to construct a fence, if at all possible, you might try (next year) a raised garden to keep the rabbits out, we have 2 that are 18' high and are doing a great job of just that.

The deer do not like sage.

Hmmm, human hair maybe a deterrent and some frequent barber shops and salons seeking this product. I would be aware that hair from these places contain chemical treatments and dyes that may compromise you garden.

i take small plastic containers with lids poke holes in them and fill them with moth balls.Most critters do not like the smell of moth balls

Unless you plant deer resistant plants you would have to spray your plants

Here is some information regarding deer that I collected for my exam.

Preventive deterrent by plant/ landscaping choices could offer deer resistance

Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance

https://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/download.php?strPubID=E271  ; This publication can offer homeowner comprehensive detailing that might aid in making the right choices before planting. Regional differences in deer species and plants could apply.

Deer a garden pest

https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/HORT/HORT-62/HORT-62-PDF.pdf