You might not think that your garden is on the menu for wild animals, but chances are they will find their way to it if you leave it unprotected. You can do a few things to help deter them and ensure your plants stay safe from harm. You should start by putting up a fence or some other type of barrier around your garden area. It would be best to be careful about what types of plants you put in there because some types might attract more unwelcome visitors than others.
Here are some tips to protect your garden from wild animals.
Install a Fence Around your Garden.
A fence is a good way to keep out unwanted visitors. You can use it as an added layer of protection or as the only thing you have between your garden and wild animals. It will depend on how much space you have, but if you’re able to install one that isn’t difficult for them to climb over, this would be the best way to go.
You might want to watch out for tree branches and other things that wild animals can use as a bridge over the fence, too. You’ll also need to reinstall your fence every year because of wear and tear from weathering if you don’t have an electric one. Lastly, it is important to know how to manage your garden waste as this also attracts wild animals. Doing this ensures that whatever is in the garden remains safe while the fence keeps off unwanted animals.
Use a Repellant.
If you don’t want to install a fence, other things will deter wild animals. You can use various types of repellants found at garden stores, and some even come in a spray form, so they spread easily over the area where your plants grow. This geese repellent uses an unpleasant smell to ensure the animals don’t come close and eat your plants. You can also use other things like predator scents or water sprays that will scare them away. You might find installing a fence around your garden area difficult, so one option is getting repellants instead of using something solid.
You’ll know whether or not it works if the animal leaves after smelling it. You’ll need to reapply this one every week when the first rain comes, and it won’t work on animals that are looking for a specific type of plant-based on smell, so you might want to use both types of repellents in tandem if needed.
Use an Electric Fence to Deter Animals from Entering the Garden Space
This type of fence is a good option if you don’t want to use something that lasts for a long time. You’ll need to ensure it’s installed at the right height and voltage so animals can’t get in or out, and then monitor it periodically to ensure it continues working as intended.
You might also need to install some grounding rods to keep the fence from being too effective for animals that invade your garden and humans. You can also use an electric fence if you don’t want something that will stay up for a long time or needs regular upkeep only when needed.
Create a Planting Area that is Away from Trees and Shrubs
If you’re installing a fence, make sure that the planting area is away from trees and shrubs. You could use this as an added layer of protection or keep them out completely. You can set up some ground cover in these areas so they won’t get close enough for their tastes in plants are different from yours. It would be best to be careful about the plants you put in your garden because some types of plants might attract more unwelcome visitors than others.
It’s best if you plant a variety, so they’re not all one type, and this way, it will change what animals come near them and how often they visit depending on their preferences for plants. You’ll need to watch out for trees and shrubs in the planting area if you’re opting not to install a fence because some types of plants might attract more unwanted visitors than others. You can also use this as an extra layer of protection or opt for it completely so that nothing will be able to get close enough for their tastes in plants that are different from yours.
Make Sure There are No Gaps in the Fencing so that Animals Cannot Squeeze Through.
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If you’re installing an electric fence, make sure there are no gaps in the fencing so that animals cannot squeeze through. If needed, you’ll need to install grounding rods and make sure they’re not too close to the current coming from the power source because this can cause a problem with how well it works. You also won’t want any gaps where the animals could squeeze through, so it’s important to note this when installing an electric fence.
Filling the fence with rocks is a good way to make sure there are no gaps, and it will also help keep the wire in place. If needed, you’ll need to install grounding rods and make sure they’re not too close to the current coming from the power source because this can cause a problem with how well it works. You might also want some ground cover on top of the rocks so they’ll stay together. You can also fill in any gaps with rocks to help keep them from moving and will also provide some ground cover as a bonus for your electric fence’s safety.
Spray Peppermint Oil on Plants as Well as Near Areas of Entry
Spraying peppermint oil on plants and near areas of entry is an effective way to keep the animals away from your garden. You’ll need to reapply this one every week when the first rain comes, and it won’t work on animals that are looking for a specific type of plant-based on smell, so you might want to use both peppermint oil and the planting area idea to be sure you’re fully protected.
You’ll need to reapply peppermint oil every week when it rains for best results but will only work on animals that are looking for specific plants based on smell, so that you might want both in place just in case.
The last thing you want is to have your hard work destroyed by animals. To protect against this, use these simple tips for a safe and effective garden space that will help you enjoy your time in nature without worrying about pesky critters. If at any point during construction or maintenance, you feel like an animal may be able to get through gaps in fencing or come up from below ground level (e.g., gophers), spray some peppermint oil near those areas; before they can wreak havoc on your plants! Now go live off-grid with confidence, knowing that all of your efforts are protected from hungry wildlife!
