Re: Garden pests and control

**"* P* <r*@comcast.net>**

I'll second the deer problem! I've lived in my zone 5 Michigan house for 24 years...they found me 3 years ago and oh wow do they love my hosta. They discovered me because my neighbor next door is growing an unprotected salad bar (aka vegetable garden) for their personal enjoyment. When they get done with his...and they are still hungry...they say "Wow...let's go see what delectable Hosta Sandie has today."

I use several deterrents....nothing is a cure...they either eventually find a way around it or the effect wears off.

1.	Scarecrow Motion Sensor sprinkler - pretty good, but must be moved frequently because the deer learn the pattern
2.	Human Hair - Tucked under plants where they can smell it and might bite it. Has to be replaced after several rains because the smell decreases
3.	Chili pepper - sprinkled in containers and around garden areas...again it has to be replaced periodically, but they don't like it
4.	Smelly or prickly plants - some very aromatic herbs especially in the onion family work pretty well and roses or barberry for prickly plants. Dead 	rose canes stuck near the Hosta have a similar effect and they hopefully poke them in the eye!

Sandie Parrott
Garden Writer/Blogger/Photographer
SandieParrott.com
Skparrott.wordpress.com

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