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| Deer-resistant plants for Anderson SC October 27, 2010 I usually plant pansies in the fall & impatiens in the spring under a large oak tree which gets afternoon sun. My impatiens were beautiful early on, but then were annihilated by something. I think i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer Resistant Plants for Northern Virginia September 22, 2010 I'm looking for deer resistant shade plants in Northern Virginia. The deer have devoured my hostas, impatiens and native toad lily plants, day lilies. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer--resistant plants for Great Falls, VA August 16, 2010 We have just moved to a house with a rural garden enjoyed by us and the deer. Can you recommend any deer resistant plants for ths location ? ( We have full sun and shade - zip code 22066. Thanks, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need a smallish evergreen shrub that deer do not like, native to Colorado. August 12, 2010 I live south of Denver Colorado. I am looking for an evergreen shrub that doesn't grow wider than 3 feet and not taller than 4 to 5 feet - something that is native to Colorado or grows well here. (... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer-resistant plants for a steep hillside in Allison Park PA July 30, 2010 What do you recommend for a steep hillside, mostly shade and acidic? The deer have eaten everything except the weeds. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Deer resistant plants for wet area in northern California July 10, 2010 In Napa/Sonoma/Calif mountains, deer resistant plants, shrubs that tolerate much water and full sun? Area is in 'spring area' and a butterfly bush drowned. Thank you! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant plants for area under grand fir (Abies grandis) in Idaho July 08, 2010 What can I plant on a slope under Grand Fir trees in North Idaho, zone 4 - anything deer resistant? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Deer-resistant shade shrubs for Lago Vista, TX. June 24, 2010 I purchased a home in Lago Vista, Tx. It has a very shady front yard. I want to plant some blooming shrubs that THE DEER WON'T EAT! I would prefer native plants for the area. What should I look f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer-resistant plants for under cedar and oak trees in Austin June 22, 2010 I have about 1.5 acres in southern Travis county. It's full of mature live oaks and cedar trees, and the soil is full of limestone. I've been gathering the limestone and using them to create raise... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer resistant wildflowers for Virginia May 25, 2010 Looking for deer-resistant native wild flowers for full-sun location in the Northern Neck of Virginia. We want to replace large area now grass lawn. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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