Deer have ignored my chindo so far. There is a fungus that leaves spots on the leaves and results in leaf drop in the spring. Important to dispose of dropped leaves. Fungal spray is possible. As I posted in the other forum, the leatherleafs in my gardens (z-7b/8a) look simply awful during cold weather. The leaves that remain on the plant are all droopy, and that makes me feel droopy too.

Yup... the tree rats hit me too :-( If you happen to see any hot pink tree rats running around... that would be me... I hit a few dozen with pink paintballs :-) seems to keep them off the property... cause I only see grey... non have returned with pink, so they either take a bath (doubtful..lol) or they stay away and let their buddys take a try! Tippman custom .98 with scope... hehee maybe I should freeze a few balls... naaa... too cruel CJ

does anyone know if deer will eat variations of Eupatorium? We are getting tired of the few deer-resistant plants we can have in the open (daffodils, allium, iris) and wish to branch out but not just to provide food for the deer. thanks Dell New Paltz, Hudson Valley, home of the white-tailed deer

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