Re: [SG] HELP!
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- Subject: Re: [SG] HELP!
- From: M* T* <m*@CLARK.NET>
- Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 02:01:57 -0400
Pottsey,
I'd say deer, groundhogs or rabbits. Raccoons don't eat plants in that
way. They eat fruit and seeds, not flowers, leaves and stems. I'd
probably vote for deer since black-eyed susans are a bit fuzzy and tough
and usually groundhogs and rabbits like very tender type plants...deer will
eat anything.
Fencing is about the only sure solution, tho' hot pepper spray might
discourage the munchers. Large dog running loose will also tend to
discourage them:-)
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: venies.place <venies.place@CWIX.COM>
> Date: Thursday, May 27, 1999 6:31 PM
>
> I went out to water my garden today and found that some critter has been
> munching on my black eye susan! I will kill it if I see it! One plant
was
> completely demolished and some of the others had the tops bitten off! I
> have seen rabbits, raccoons and even a groundhog in my yard. I live near
a
> large park. Any ideas? What can I do to discourage? Any and all
> suggestions are welcome!
>
> Pottsey
> zone5, OH
