6/19/2020 0 Comments Bunnies part 2Okay so after a bit of research I've learned a few things about keeping bunnies away from your garden.
1. You can plant bunny resistant plants, bunnies don't like them and thus don't eat them. That has been done, which is one reason the columbine and the daisy haven't been eaten. But we'd like a bit more variety in the garden so while this is helpful it doesn't fully solve the problem. 2. Add a fence. This is a possibility but the down side is the fence has to be two feet high so the bunnies don't jump over it and it has to be dug at least 1 foot down into the ground so the bunnies don't dig underneath it. This is a possibility, but not something I can install myself. 3. Purchase a rodent resistant spray. They are out there and there are quite a few brands. According to the reviews some of them work and some don't. This isn't something I want to use because it's spraying chemicals onto the plants and surrounding soil which goes against everything in creating a pollinator garden. Though as a last resort I suppose this could be used until the plants mature and are of a size where bunny munching wouldn't be a problem. 4. Make your own bunny spray. This was interesting! It is a combination of chili powder, cayne pepper and garlic powder mixed with water and a touch of biodegradable dish soap, which is sprayed onto your plants or poured around the plants. The idea is that the bunnies don't like the smell and will stay away from the plants. Of course I'm not sure how the pollinators will feel about it either. So it was decided to go with option 4: this week we poured the concoction around the plants (as it just clogged the sprayer we were using). This weekend will be the test as to whether we have beaten the bunny. Keep your fingers crossed.
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