Keep foxes out of the garden this Autumn

Britons are being given advice on how to keep foxes out of the garden this Autumn.

Gardening experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk are sharing their tips on how to keep the four legged animals out of the garden and away from plants.

Simple measures include blocking entrances and lighting up the garden with other advice like using scent to deter foxes from entering your outside space.

Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “We put a lot of time and effort into caring for our gardens and growing our plants and unfortunately foxes can ruin these in an instant.

“They often dig holes or and leave droppings in the garden making it messy overall.

“Foxes are active all throughout the year and those that were born in the Spring will now be out finding their own territory so they’ll certainly be roaming about.

“There are some simple measures you can do that will help keep foxes out of the garden without causing them harm. Blocking exits and entrances and using natural ingredients to deter them like white vinegar are just a few ways to keep these animals out.”

Gardening Express’s ways to keep foxes out of the garden:

1. Keep the garden lit

Foxes prefer to roam around in the dark and won’t enter a bright, well lit space so consider investing in some garden lights. You could invest in some solar lights or even a motion sensor light. This will brighten up the garden if a fox attempts to enter which will immediately deter them away.

2. Use scent to deter them

Foxes have a good sense of smell, so it’s worth using this against them to save your garden. They tend to dislike the smell of vinegar so it’s worth pouring vinegar in small plates and spreading them around your garden.

3. Block entrances

Foxes are likely to enter your garden over the fence so one way to keep them out along with other animals is to put spikes on your fences. This won’t harm animals but it will be uncomfortable for them, which will prevent them from being able to enter your garden.

4. Lay down prickle strips

Prickle strips are to be embedded into the soil and the aim is that it simply makes the grass a little uncomfortable to walk on for animals. You could put this underneath the soil that is near your plants but be sure to wear shoes whenever you go near it. They will also stop foxes from trying to dig up holes in your garden.

5. Buy an automatic water repellant system

This method will startle the fox and other animals causing them to leave the garden. It’s essentially an automatic sprinkler that will spray water when a fox is near after the sensors pick up motion. Again this won’t harm the fox, but it will be enough for them to want to make a quick escape from your garden, leaving your plants safe and undamaged.

6. Fox Deterrent Products

There are a number of fox deterrent solutions that can be spread around garden borders and will not harm plants or wildlife. These products discourage foxes by confusing their sense of taste and smell.