One trick is to cut the bottom off of a plant container and then set the container around the young plant. I use tent stakes or coat hangers inserted into the rim of the inverted pot, to keep it from blowing away:

Another trick is to use a plant that the rabbits always find repulsive as a repellent:

Since my rabbits do not like Russian Sage, I plant a sunflower seed close to the plant and surround it when it is most vulnerable with the dead branches of the Russian Sage (they retain the smell).

I protect my young trees with a simple piece of paper:

I make my own rabbit repellent, but it needs to be reapplied after precipitation. Using frugal, semi-permanent protection from the rabbits ensures that I don’t lose all of my flowers after every rain shower! Do you have to contend with rabbits or other pests in your yard? How do you protect your plants? Please share your ideas or links in the comment section.
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2 comments:
I didn't know that about Russian Sage. I haven't had a problem yet with rabbits, but if I do, I'll know now what to do. I have a little bit of Russian Sage. Maybe I should get some more. Thanks for sharing. The only annoying critter I have is a ground hog. He doesn't bother my plants. He just makes my lawn look like you-know. The best thing to do is flush his tunnels with water. But he sometimes comes back again and again. Oh, well.
Great tips. Didn't know about the Russian Sage
*hugs*deb
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