Rabbit Proofing Your Plants & Garden
It is possible to have trees and shrubs inside your rabbit’s area but they may need some protection from the attentions of your rabbits.
Physical barriers are the most effective solution -
Other solutions to consider -
Grazers Rabbit Repellent is apparently a safe treatment which deters rabbits. It is absorbed by the plant and make it unpalatable to rabbits. I have not used this myself so have no idea how good it is.
Grazers Rabbit and possum repellent is an effective solution to this problem. Because it is nutrient - based, it can be sprayed safely on any growing plant - ornamental, fruit or vegetable, and in fact will help repair any damage already caused by rabbits. It is odourless to the human nose, and safe for pets. Grazers is systemic (taken in by the growing plant), so it is not washed off by rain. Because it is harmless to pets and wildlife, it can be sprayed safely on grass or any plant. There is no withholding period though fruit and vegetables might taste a bit odd if you eat them within a few days of spraying them.
Grazers Rabbit Repellent
Treepel Animal Repellent has been developed in New Zealand to provide a safe and effective means of protecting plants from damage by rabbits, hares and possums. Treepel is non-toxic and does not harm animals or plants. It simply makes the plant unpleasant to the animals senses.
Treepel
Liquid Shotgun is a two-part product containing a food-grade egg powder and a natural resin as an adhesive.
This product may be either sprayed post-planting or sprayed/dipped pre-planting. It’s typically most effective when sprayed post-planting.
Spraying egg-based repellents on tree seedlings post-planting has been successfully trialled by the New Zealand Forest Research Institute. The animal protein in eggs is naturally repugnant to many plant-eating animal pests.
Liquid Shotgun
Other Physical Barriers to try -
