Bunny-Proof Your Garden: 8 Proven Ways to Keep Rabbits Out

May 17th, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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1: Fencing

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2: Repellents

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3: Companion Planting

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4: Motion-Activated Sprinklers

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5: Remove Hiding Spots

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6: Netting & Row Covers

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7: Distract with Decoys

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8: Offer Alternatives

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