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Gardening

In reply to the discussion: Ack, the deer ate my nasturtiums [View all]

spinbaby

(15,249 posts)
8. Here's what works for me
Sun Sep 6, 2020, 11:38 AM
Sep 2020

Lamb’s ear, hardy hibiscus, peony, zinnias, daffodils, alyssum, allium, iris, monkshood, and the entire mint family. The mint family is surprisingly diverse and includes Russian sage and cat mint. I’ve recently added something called hummingbird mint, which has lovely pink and orange blossoms.

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They've been munching on our hosta and one of the hydrangea. dem4decades Sep 2020 #1
They think you are feeding them Ferrets are Cool Sep 2020 #2
We've given up on gardening because of deer. luvs2sing Sep 2020 #3
Garlic! spinbaby Sep 2020 #5
What are some flowers you've successfully grown around deer? northoftheborder Sep 2020 #7
Here's what works for me spinbaby Sep 2020 #8
Oh deer! SWBTATTReg Sep 2020 #4
So far they haven't touched my marigolds. northoftheborder Sep 2020 #6
They eat marigold blossoms spinbaby Sep 2020 #9
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