Hosta roots being eaten
wantoretire_did
16 years ago
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Hosta Stems Being Eaten
Comments (5)a pic would sure be helpful ... you said .. you doubt bunnies... NEVER use chemicals until you ID the pest ... cutworms hatch to moths very early in the season.. they munch a few leaves.. then disappear.... that is not your problem...IMHO .... could be slugs .... if so .. try the FAQ's and the search function.. maybe a couple hundred posts about 10% vinegar or ammonia... in a pump tank ... ken...See MoreWill Hostas & Heuchera Survive Being Eaten to the Ground All Summer?
Comments (3)Thanks so much for your advice, that's what I was afraid of. Yes, I've been curious because whatever the culprit is, just randomly chooses plants in my yard. Will check the stubs again & see if I can tell what's eating it by your description. (I guess I need to edit my profile to add my zone as well. I'm in middle TN, just outside of Nashville.) I've lived in this house for 17 yrs and this is the 1st time I've had this much damage on anything! I've noticed an abundance of deer this year, unlike we've seen in this neighborhood since it was 1st built. The deer kept eating the buds off my tall phlox but finally left them alone & they bloomed. I assume it was deer since the plants were tall & even in a slightly raised bed. I've had those phlox for years & have never been touched! I hope the shade garden makes it. I love wildlife, but sure hate throwing money away! : )...See MoreCan vole-eaten hostas grow new roots?
Comments (10)Just wanted to add another comment. After looking at your photo again, I noticed the "pill bugs" on the bottom of the plant. When disturbed, they roll into a protective ball. I urge you search them out where the plant was planted as there are likely more of them. They are also known to chew around the root area - I have caught them in two of my hostas, a heuchera as well and had to clean the area of them, then spread some bait (slug bait works too). Let us know how you make out with the root regrowth. :-)...See MorePlants being eaten
Comments (6)Thanks so much for the response - here are some pics of the hostas, as well as campanula, lilies, hot pepper plant, basil plant and a few other flowering plants. I should also mention that these plants are not in the same locations - some are in backyard and some in the front. BTW can someone tell me what kind of lily that is (red one) please?...See Morewantoretire_did
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