Re: deer

Christopher P. Lindsey wrote:
> 
> > I've also read that hanging a bar of soap in a mesh bag would deter them, also that
> > human hair would keep them away.  Luckily, I haven't had to try anything.
> 
> When I worked at the Morton Arboretum, we tried using bars of soap hung
> on the branches through pre-drilled holes.  Needless to say, most of
> the trees looked rather goofy with their unusual "fruit!"  Unfortunately,
> it didn't seem very effective.
> 
> A friend of mind who teaches horticulture up at the College of Lake County
> swears by human hair.  Most of his specimens are protected by old nylons
> filled with hair given to him by the local barber shop.
> 
> Chris
> 
> P.S.  Jackie -- thanks for the comments about my list of resistant plants!
 I wonder if pet hair will work? I have several long-haired cats.
 If I had to rely on my hair I would be bald! These ideas are going into
my idea folder just in case the deer prove to be a problem.
 I wonder what the idea is behind soap?
 WIndy


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