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I have created a new pollinator garden, and I am wondering what (if any) products could I use to keep rabbits away until my new shrubs and trees and p...
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Product use in pollinator garden #875824
Asked July 03, 2024, 2:21 PM EDT
I have created a new pollinator garden, and I am wondering what (if any) products could I use to keep rabbits away until my new shrubs and trees and perennials start to grow? I purchased Liquid Fence to keep rabbits and deer away, however I have not used that product yet as I was unsure if it was safe to use for my pollinator specific garden. I do not use fertilizers, or other pest control but I am wondering what ideas you might have to more homeopathic methods and safe options. Also any weed control methods I could safely use or just the regular yard fabric underneath?
Washington County Minnesota
Expert Response
Read the label on Liquid Fence. I have never heard of it harming plants. Also this web page for rabbits
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-protect-gardens-rabbits
Weed control is pulling by hand or using products that are listed on the label as safe for certain plants. Carefully check the labels on any herbicide products.
Landscape fabric is only good for a short time and is not recommended. It requires mulch on top to keep the sun from rotting it. Dust blows in on the wind, settles on the fabric. Weed seeds land on the dust and germinate on top of the fabric.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-protect-gardens-rabbits
Weed control is pulling by hand or using products that are listed on the label as safe for certain plants. Carefully check the labels on any herbicide products.
Landscape fabric is only good for a short time and is not recommended. It requires mulch on top to keep the sun from rotting it. Dust blows in on the wind, settles on the fabric. Weed seeds land on the dust and germinate on top of the fabric.
