If your worried about animals, i suggest using thick chicken wire to keep rabbits and such out. You wont really have to worry about bugs outdoor, because of process of elimination. Little bugs get eaten by bigger bugs, bigger bugs dont eat bud plants, so leave it up to the bigger bugs to do the dirty work! If your still worried, mixing garlic cloves, along with onions, and cayenne pepper, which will get rid of most bugs, and it is safe for the plant! Your main concern should be finding a safe spot, that has good lighting, and low visibility.