Re: Re: HYB: growth problems

In a message dated 10/23/2006 3:28:48 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
lauriefr@localnet.com writes:

<<I wonder how many generations it would take  for irises to  come up with an 
effective defense mechanism against deer grazing?   ;-)>>
 
Laurie, my deer don't graze the irises, but they do take short cuts through  
the beds on their way to the more delectable tomatoes!  The main damage I  see 
is the trampling!  Lost some blooms the first fall, but not  since.  
 
It's been suggested that I should provide a food source, perhaps a bit to  
one side?  But, since there is lush growth all around, I really see little  
point.  
 
I'd say the path they take through my garden is genetically imprinted on  
their brains.  The creek loops around me and my yard is their short cut to  
further down the creek.  




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