Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Roses And Deer – Do Deer Eat Rose Plants And How To Save Them

By Stan V. (Stan the Roseman) Griep American Rose Society Certified Consulting Rosarian – Rocky Mountain District There’s a question that comes up a lot – do deer eat rose plants? Deer are beautiful animals that we love to see in their natural meadow and mountain environments, no doubt about it. Many years ago my late grandfather penned the following in his little grade school Friendship Book: “The deer loves the valley and the bear loves the hill, the boys love the girls and always will.” Deer do indeed love the beautiful succulent growth they find in those meadows and valleys, but they cannot resist a rose garden if there is one close by. Let’s learn more about roses and deer. Deer Damage to Rose Bushes I have heard it said that deer look at roses like many of us do fine chocolates. Deer will eat the buds, blooms, foliage

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