Critter-resistant bulbs to plant this fall that deer, rabbits and rodents tend to avoid

Some spring-blooming bulbs have toxic or unpalatable self-defenses that deer, rabbits and rodents tend to avoid - (Jessica Damiano via AP)

Few things frustrate gardeners more than watching meticulous planning and hard work destroyed by foraging wildlife within chewing distance.

As fall planting season arrives, selecting the proper varieties can prevent your garden beds from becoming a dinner menu for local animals.