This will in turn remove the rabbit’s incentive to stick around in your garden for food, so they will be dissuaded from staying in your garden. Another great tip is to attempt to modify their habitat. If you find a space that you believe to be the rabbit’s nesting space, you can try removing or blocking off the area. 

You can attempt to remove their nesting options by removing or closing off the shrubbery. Remove as much clutter from your garden, like old log piles, leaf piles, or low-hanging branches to remove future nesting options for the rabbits. You can also seal off any open spaces in building foundations for safety against potential burrowing spots.

The fight against rabbits in your yard can be an ongoing and frustrating one, but one that can be worth it for your plants if done well. Rabbits reproduce quickly, and there can always be more along the way. Ongoing defense against rabbits will require some consistent checks including your fencing to ensure there are no holes or entry points, inspecting your plants often, and staying vigilant for signs of rabbits, like droppings, chewed plants, and gnawed bark. If you do see signs of rabbits, you should act on it as soon as possible as they can quickly reproduce and make your garden their home. It can be an enduring challenge, but hopefully, these tips can help you stay aware of their presence in the future.