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Warpy

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4. You might also be seeing the results of having the area fenced for a few years

Reply to cyclonefence (Original post)

Wed Sep 20, 2017, 03:10 PM

Sep 2017

because all the critters realized a fenced garden was too much trouble to bother with. They could all be back next year.

As for the Irish Spring, if Ireland smelled like that in the spring, no wonder my family left.

Citronella will indeed repel a lot of insects, it's why citronella candles or torches are used at evening garden parties. I don't think it works on woodchucks or deer, but the next few years will tell the tale.

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I don't know where else to post this gardening tip [View all] cyclonefence Sep 2017 OP

Thanks matt819 Sep 2017 #1

To keep deer out you do not need an entire fence tnlurker Sep 2017 #3

DU has a gardening group. You might post this tip there. Arkansas Granny Sep 2017 #2

You might also be seeing the results of having the area fenced for a few years Warpy Sep 2017 #4

The reason you can't find the gardening group is WhiteTara Sep 2017 #5

Thanks! cyclonefence Sep 2017 #6

I must admit that was my take! WhiteTara Sep 2017 #7