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How to keep animals from wrecking your garden

Raised beds and netting can block birds, deer and burrowing pests, helping gardeners protect vegetables and other plants.

  • Raised beds provide a physical barrier by lifting growing areas off the ground, making it more difficult for smaller burrowing pests to access plants.
  • Gardeners frequently face damage from various animals including birds, rabbits, squirrels, and deer that arrive from the sky, grass, or underground.
  • Netting helps protect fruits and vegetables from birds and small animals, but should be used with posts, hoops, or frames to prevent entanglement.
  • Experts suggest using a practical framework that emphasizes physical barriers, while local guidance can assist in identifying specific pest pressures.
  • Gardeners should experiment to find optimal protection since physical barriers remain more effective than visual deterrents as animals may adjust to methods over time.
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How to keep animals from wrecking your garden

If birds, rabbits, squirrels, deer or burrowing pests have been beating you to your harvest, these are some of the best science-backed, non-harmful ways to push back.

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Helena Independent Record broke the news in Helena, United States on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
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