Gardening - Q&A: Deer-Proof Bulbs

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Q&A: Deer-Proof Bulbs

Question: We have lots of deer on our property. Are there any flowering bulbs that deer won't eat?

Answer: Unfortunately, deer seem to consider bulbs to be the equivalent of deer candy. In many cases, they devour the flowers of both spring- and summer-blooming bulbs just as they open, if not sooner. Deer often avoid daffodils, as well as the little chionodoxa, and sometimes they'll leave crocus alone (although chipmunks often get to those). If you really want bulbs, you should consider a fence or caging arrangement for your bulb garden -- and for other plantings as well if the deer population is very high and they are in the habit of browsing in your yard.

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