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Q: We have just purchased a wonderful new home, with a pretty lawn, trees, flowers, and so on. We have also discovered we have at least three bunnies living in the back yard. Do any of you know how to keep the bunnies happy, without sacrificing my plants? I'd like to plant a veggie garden next spring, but I already envision half-eaten tomatoes! If I have to choose, I'll keep the bunnies (talk about cheap entertainment, lol!), but I'd like to have both. Any ideas on keeping bunnies away from a garden (oh, and we do feed them apples, carrots and lettuce, so it's not like they're starving for something other than grass).
Tip #1: Try planting marigolds around your garden area, the bunnies don't like the smell of them. It has worked for me.
Tip #2: I have some strawberry plants, and the bunnies really enjoyed them. I called a local shop and they said to put out some blood meal. Not only does it keep the bunnies away, but it helped my plants too. I don't know if it is the smell or what, but maybe it will work for your vegetables. Hope it helps!
Tip #3: I have heard that putting hair clippings in your garden will repel deer...might work for bunnies too. If you ask your local barber they might save some for you when they sweep their floor. other than that I would suggest not feeding them anywhere near where you want to put your garden and put up a fence.
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