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| What plants are the most deer resistant in Connecticut? May 13, 2009 Please advise me as to what plants are the most deer resistant and native to Wilton, CT. Most importantly, what evergreen shrubs and perennials will best survive? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant plants for New York May 10, 2009 My home is near the woods and so we get plenty of deer munching on everything but we also have shade and dappled light in the yard. I need to figure out plants that would thrive under these conditions... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Prunus subhirtella deer resistance in Ironwood MI May 06, 2009 Is the double flowering prunus pendula subhirtella deer "food"? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistance of peonies in Virginia May 02, 2009 Are peony's deer resistant - I'm in Virginia View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer and rabbit resistant plants for Virginia April 22, 2009 I am trying to find deer and rabbit resistant plants/ornamental grasses and flowers to create a year round garden (garden with interest all year) in two large and one small flowerbed in the front of o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant evergreen shrubs for Saratoga Springs, NY April 20, 2009 Deer resistant, evergreen shrubs for Saratoga Springs, NY. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant vegetables April 18, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, Are there any vegetables that are deer resistant? Squash, Watermelon, Corn, Chilies? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is old fashioned Hollyhock deer resitant? April 12, 2009 Is Old Fashioned Hollyhock deer resistant? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Holly attacked by deer in Connecticut March 18, 2009 My holly bush was eaten by deer. Will the leaves come back or is it done? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are peonies resistant to javelina and deer predation? March 11, 2009 Are peonies resistant to javalina and deer predation in Prescott, AZ View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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