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Gardening

Siwsan

(27,280 posts)

5. They seem to be distracted by the pear tree

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Sun Aug 14, 2022, 11:00 AM

Aug 2022

So far the plant are untouched. None of my garden plants, flowering or fruiting, have been touched.

I don't think they are every night visitors but I'm thinking about getting one of those solar powered motion detecting lights and putting it on my garden barn.

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Has anyone had problems with deer eating their tomato plants? [View all] Atticus Aug 2022 OP

Pm NewHendoLib SheltieLover Aug 2022 #1

I use shavings of Irish Spring soap around my Emile Aug 2022 #2

Our neighborhood is out of control with deer. luvs2sing Aug 2022 #3

I gave up after they ate my tree roses and irises (which they are supposed to hate) usonian Aug 2022 #4

That list is a true statement zeusdogmom Aug 2022 #7

They seem to be distracted by the pear tree Siwsan Aug 2022 #5

Deer Timewas Aug 2022 #6

Deer in the garden 🤬 zeusdogmom Aug 2022 #8

Relatives in Perrinton Michigan complained about deer eating their tomatoes MaryMagdaline Aug 2022 #9

More deer than I've seen in 25 years here. msdogi Aug 2022 #10

I once grew a garlic plant. GreenWave Aug 2022 #11

Deer-Out, my friends, Deer-Out NJCher Aug 2022 #12

I have Rebl2 Aug 2022 #13