Backyard Wildlife Guide

Charlotte Hawthorne

Animals Eating Vegetables

Learn which animals are chewing through your vegetables and how to protect your garden. This guide explains common culprits such as deer, rabbits, squirrels, and rodents, plus practical barriers, humane deterrents, and seasonal strategies to minimize losses while keeping wildlife safe and thriving.

Charlotte Hawthorne is a backyard wildlife guru known for sharing practical advice on attracting, identifying, and supporting the birds, pollinators, and small animals that thrive in residential outdoor spaces. Her work focuses on wildlife-friendly gardening, habitat improvement, seasonal activity patterns, and simple observation techniques that help readers better understand the nature around them. With a clear and approachable style, Charlotte makes backyard wildlife more accessible to homeowners, gardeners, and everyday nature enthusiasts. Outside of writing, she spends time documenting local species, testing habitat features, and studying how small landscape changes can encourage more wildlife activity.