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| Evergreen deer resistant shrub for Texas September 25, 2009 I live in Bastrop TX and the deer have decimated the landscaping at the end of our sidewalk. I need to find compact, evergreen shrubs, (flowering would be a bonus), that will do well in shade and gro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Food for deer and turkey in Oklahoma September 10, 2009 We recently moved to NE Oklahoma from Texas and have 7 acres, a lot of wild turkeys and wild deer. About 2-3 acres are open, with sun and partial to lots of shade as the rest is heavily wooded. What ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant plants for erosion control on steep hill June 28, 2009 I would like control a steep hill behind my house that is red clay, northern exposure with little sun. What plants would you recommend that deer will not eat? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need a deer resistant plant that will grow in clay soil in Missouri. June 22, 2009 I need a plant or bush that is deer resistant and that will grow in clay soil. Can you help me? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Non-native mimosa as deer food in Colerain, NC June 20, 2009 I was wondering if deer eat any part of the mimosa tree? I have three good sized trees in my yard with seedlings popping up everywhere. Would it be profitable to transplant for deer habitat? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Have deer eaten the flowers of my Esperanza? June 16, 2009 My wife and I planted an Esperanza plant and it seemed to be doing well. It had numerous blossoms and we were excited at the prospect of having a beautiful plant that was alledgedly a "deer proof" ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant groundcover for Tampa, Florida June 06, 2009 I live in Tampa, FL and have a deer problem. I was wondering if you would give me some suggestions for deer resistant ground covers that are hearty and flower but most of all "DEER RESISTANT"!!! ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant groundcovers in Georgetown, TX May 20, 2009 Is silver ponyfoot inviting deer into the yard? What are good alternatives, deer resistant, for large areas of groundcover, 100-200 sq. ft.? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is it deer or ducks eating plants in Granbury, TX? May 18, 2009 I have some salvia and coreopsis that were recently beheaded along with some blooms on Knockout roses. I had just recently put out some Deerscram, but we've had some ducks visiting recently. Could ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant low-lying plants for Michigan May 13, 2009 I want to create a bed of low lying plants (under 4 ft.)in the front of my cottage. The soil is completely sandy and gets eastern sun in the AM. There are many deer in the area. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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