[Baby Blessing]

I am planning out the areas for roses and flowers that will bloom through out the summer into the fall, appreciate any input on various ones Gladiolas, there are so many variety of bulbs, does anyone know which bulbs to get that are the hardiest? Dahlia's, have and love.
Putting in a strawberry patch and also veggie garden.
Is there anything that I can spray (non poison) about, to help with keeping the rabbits out and off the lawns and garden area?
Thanks everyone for your inputs. Patti and Baby Blessing