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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.