GARDEN Q&A: Rabbits are eating my flowers. Are there any they won't touch?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions
GARDEN Q&A: Rabbits are eating my flowers. Are there any they won't touch?

Rabbits rarely go after ornamental grasses. File picture

Question

I live by the coast of northwest Sligo. All flowers we planted last year were eaten by rabbits who are in abundance in the area. They pretty much eat everything and their numbers are increasing year on year. Are there specific shrubs or flowers rabbits will not touch?

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