For the second year in a row the Variegated Japanese Forest Grass along the fence line in the stroll garden came under assault from rabbits. They like to eat the grass shoots when they first emerge and are apparently yummy.
I knew this would be an issue, but I was so busy with other projects this spring I ignored the problem. The fact is that I was too lazy to create a system to stop this last fall.
So, with some left-over piping from an old DIY vegetable garden bed frame system, I created a series of three long "boxes" that I covered with anti-critter mesh by using small plastic zip ties.
These can be easily lifted off for maintenance or when I want the grasses to be exposed for public viewing days.
They can also be stored in the garage attic without having to disassemble them, making them useful for future application.
I also purchased new replacement grasses and intend too install them soon to help fill in the gaps or completely replace the overly damaged plants.
With this system in place I may solve the problem for future years.