Re: deer
- To: <perennials@mallorn.com>
- Subject: Re: deer
- From: "* H* <c*@saltspring.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998 22:06:11 -0800
I've heard that Irish Spring works well.
Brian,
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> From: corkinb <corkinb@hiwaay.net>
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: deer
> Date: Sunday, January 18, 1998 6:11 PM
>
> 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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