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Step 1
Research the particular wildlife pest that is threatening your garden. Protection from wildlife is easier if you know the particular habits and dislikes of potential pests.
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Step 2
Fence in your garden using wire mesh. This will deter wildlife such as rabbits from entering. For deer, you'll need to use a taller fence so they will not be able to jump in. Depending on the particular species of wildlife that you are having problems with, you may need to bury the fence in the ground to prevent them from digging under.
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Step 3
Place pinwheels or other motion items in your garden. Pinwheels are inexpensive and will keep many wild animals away. Move them around from time to time to prevent wildlife from getting accustomed to them.
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Step 4
Scare away wildlife with larger animals like dogs and cats. Both will be a deterrent to rabbits and dogs can keep deer away.
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Step 5
Plant wildlife repellent shrubs, trees and flowers in your garden. Most animals have some species of plants that they do not like to eat or that are poisonous to them. By choosing these plants, specifically for the wildlife pestering your garden, you can provide them a reason to look elsewhere for food.
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Step 6
Choose plants that thrive in local habitats near you. These often weedy type plants will generally be able to handle a wildlife onslaught in your garden because they do in other areas near you. While they may not be your first choice, you'll probably have less trouble with wildlife problems.
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Step 7
Decide to plant a wildlife friendly garden. When all else fails, consider making your garden wildlife friendly and enjoy the "pests" that enter in. You can attract all kinds of animals from birds to deer depending on what you choose to plant.
