Compost piles and more.

[wildhorseluvr]

I’m lucky in that regard, I’ve only seen one possum in my life and  have never had a rat, ‘coon, squirrel or groundhog actually on my property. Coyotes, deer, mice, moles and voles were a constant battle at my old place.

Here, I’m assuming no ‘coons as my neighbor has chickens and has never lost any. No deer in my yard to date. (Yay!) No sign of coyotes/bears/cougars in town. No groundhogs or rats around town that I’m aware of. 
What we do have is squirrels! Lots of squirrels everywhere! I’m guessing they’re going to be a serious problem with the garden. 🙁

[ceresone]

and another lover of raised beds/ garden pots---ants