Can I keep rabbits out of my vegetable garden by planting marigolds around the perimeter?

Question:

Can I keep rabbits out of my vegetable garden by planting marigolds around the perimeter?

Answer:

Marigolds do not repel rabbits, deer, or other animals.  In fact, rabbits occasionally browse heavily on marigolds.  Erecting a chicken wire or hardware cloth fence around the vegetable garden is the best way to keep rabbits out of the garden.