Having foxes in your garden isn’t ideal and most want to ensure their garden is free from foxes to protect their pets and minimise damage.

Keeping these animals out of your garden isn’t hard if you know how to do it.

Foxes can ruin your garden or cause a danger to pets so especially towards winter, people often look for ways to ward them off.

The best way to keep them out of your garden is to use scents these animals don’t like, says Homes and Gardens.

Two scents they do not like are garlic and chilli - you can infuse garlic and chilli peppers into piping hot water and then spray this around your garden to deter foxes from sharing your space.

It can be hard to permanently get rid of foxes but there are many things you can do which will help to get them out of your garden.

One way is to make sure your perimeters are secured so that it is harder for them to get into your garden in the first place.

Check for any gaps or holes in your fencing where they could be squeezing through. Foxes can jump so this doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be out for good but it can help to prevent access.

Another great way to deter the animals is by using motion sensors which can encourage foxes to find somewhere else to go. Effective motion sensors include lights or sprinklers.

If you are really having problems with these animals, you can always call in professionals who will be able to help advise on the best way to get rid of them.

This option is usually a last resort for people as it can be a more costly way to fix the issue - it’s usually best to try all other methods first.

In the event that at-home fixes don’t work, professionals will be able to help you get rid of the foxes in your garden on a more permanent basis.

Tidying up your garden can also be a great way to put foxes off, says BBC Gardeners World. Foxes like to feel safe and secure, so a garden with overgrown areas can provide shelter for them.

If you make sure your garden is tidy and not overgrown, foxes will be less likely to find shelter in it.