Squirrels Steal My Rhizomes
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- Subject: Squirrels Steal My Rhizomes
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- Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 21:02:33 EDT
From: <HAPPYBIRDR@aol.com>
I'm new to the list. Have a mixed perennial bed with lots of TB. Added 16
new ones last year and 16 more last week. However, in one section of the
garden both years, newly planted rhizomes disappeared. Vanished. Without a
trace. I believe squirrels are responsible since that's the only critter in
abundance in my suburban Long Island yard -- and Lord knows they're
responsible for everything else that gets eaten or disappears. This is
getting expensive and frustrating. I sprinkled black pepper on some of the
remaining rhizomes and the next time I go to the supermarket will buy some
cayenne. It kept them away from my crocuses last spring. Any other
suggestions? Or explanations. This only happens in one area of the garden
(near big maple trees so they can make a quick getaway) and with one exception
only the irises. Thanks
Pat
Long Island
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