i AM PLANNING FOR MY GARDEN BUT WHERE i LIVE WE SOMETIMES HAVE BLACK SNAKES AND RABBITS . how do I keep them out of my garden with out fencing it off ? and are black snakes good for a garden

Black snakes will keep rats and mice out of your garden!

fence is best for rabbits, else you need to trap or poison them.

I would use a fence. I dont like the thought of killing animals, even if they are eating your garden. Good luck with your efforts.