These mischievous animals can destroy a garden in no time, but getting rid of them is next to impossible. You may as well try to provide them with alternate food sources. A mound of tree trimmings makes a good rabbit habitat because it offers excellent cover. White clover is good for the grass too because it's a legume, which means it adds nitrogen to the soil. To discourage squirrels from eating your vegetables, place a variety of treats, including corn, acorns and other nuts, near their favorite hangouts.
Raccoons have large appetites and are the number-one carrier of rabies in the United States.
To discourage them, Paul sometimes resorts to placing a boom box in the garden at night and playing tunes that send them scurrying.