limey decided to add:

"bigjon" wrote in message
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limey decided to add:

...........and fences aren't allowed here.

why ?

The homeowners association has very restrictive covenants.

ok, so move or alter things....

Something here may help more than a shotgun (presumably also frowned upon)
http://www.plantskydd.com/ - repel deer
http://www.pestproducts.com/birdx/BXquadblaster.htm - repel rodents/birds
http://www.pestproducts.com/scare.htm - scare loads of critters
http://www.bugs2020.com/ - repel bugs, spiders, ants, mice, insects, moles,
raccoons, skunk, possum, just about everything!!