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When you spend time (and love!) nurturing your garden, nothing is more frustrating than waking up to chewed leaves, missing blooms, or holes in your soil. From rabbits to slugs, curious critters can do some serious damage. Don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to keep them at bay without reaching for harsh chemicals. Here’s how to protect your plants, the natural way.
The culprit: Nibbled leaves, disappearing seedlings.
Safe deterrents:
Sprinkle blood meal or crushed garlic around your planters (bunnies hate the smell!)
Use chicken wire or mesh fencing around the base of your pots
Add rabbit-resistant plants like lavender or marigolds nearby
The culprit: Missing flowers or bark stripped from young trees.
Safe deterrents:
Hang wind chimes or motion-activated lights to spook them
Spray a mixture of water, eggs, and garlic as a homemade repellent
Use elevated planters—like Tusco Products’ tall planters—to make access trickier
The culprit: Ragged holes in leaves and a slimy trail
Safe deterrents:
Place crushed eggshells or diatomaceous earth around your planters
Water early in the morning so soil dries by night (they love moisture!)
Sink a shallow container of beer near affected areas—yes, it works!
The culprit: Dug-up bulbs, tipped-over planters
Safe deterrents:
Add a layer of gravel or pinecones to the top of your soil
Try a citrus spray—most small mammals hate the scent
Use heavier, more stable planters (Tusco’s durable resin designs don’t tip easily!)
The culprit: Chewed leaves, webbing, or sticky residue
Safe deterrents:
Introduce natural predators like ladybugs
Make a gentle neem oil or soap spray
Keep plants spaced out to allow airflow and reduce hiding spots
✅ Rotate your plant varieties each season to keep pests guessing
✅ Keep your garden tidy—fallen fruit and overgrown areas attract trouble
✅ Use Tusco’s weather-resistant, easy-to-clean planters to minimize hiding places
With a little planning (and a lot of love), your garden can be a safe haven for you—not the neighborhood wildlife buffet. 🌿 Whether you’re growing herbs on your patio or curating a full backyard jungle, Tusco planters help you stay stylish and critter-smart.
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