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Rebecca Lawton

6 plants that can keep foxes out of your garden this summer, according to experts – humane deterrents to help keep unwanted visitors under control

A timid fox in an English garden.

If you're dealing with nocturnal garden invaders, choosing the right plants to deter foxes can be a gentle way to make your garden less appealing without causing them harm.

'Keeping foxes out of your garden can be a challenge, especially in rural areas, but there are a few effective tricks you can try,' says Sean McMenemy, wildlife expert and founder at Ark Wildlife. 'Using plants as a natural deterrent is a great, safe way to create both physical and scent-based barriers.'

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