Many young hunters learn to hunt rabbit before moving up to other game. Rabbits can become serious pests for any gardener, homeowner, nursery owner, or orchard owner. They destroy many vegetable plants, ornamental bushes and young trees including fruit trees . My carnations have never bloomed for me because rabbits eat the buds just before they open. Years with high rabbit populations often mean fewer flowers for the gardener.
Rabbits often injure shrubs or young trees by their winter feeding habits.
We have several choices. If living in rural areas, perhaps hunting rabbits will lower their population levels on your property. However, in the city, this option is not available. Another option is to provide enough food that they don't need to eat your treasured flowers. Several other control options are discussed in this article .