Is it true that rabbits won't eat violas?
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JL Spring & Associates on Oct 28, 2011There are several animal repellants available now-a-days Becky. You don't have to wait, check out the "Critter Ridder" series...here's one for rabbits! Beats "Wabbit Hunting!..." anyday best to ya! Let us know what you think! JLHelpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Oct 29, 2011Becky, I plant mostly Violas and the rabbits seem to like them. But, If your rabbits are anything like the ones that visit my garden, they eat the flowers and last year all my plants recovered. I buy cheap red pepper flakes or hot pepper (ground) and sprinkle it around the plants. This does seem to discourage critters until it rains, then you need to repeat the process. I just planted mine and spread the ground pepper. Rain last night, I will keep you posted.Helpful Reply
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Becky G on Oct 29, 2011Thank you for the ideas, and the list of plants rabbits don't like. This is an annual bed - and I was hoping to have color right through to spring. I might try the repellent - and then look for something else for next fall's planting.Helpful Reply
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Kimberly Lacy on Nov 05, 2011Hey Becky! Here are a few additional natural items that you can use to keep rabbits away. Try chili powder, ground black and hot peppers (as Erica mentioned), wood ashes, even dog hair. You can also try onion or garlic. If you're still having a tough time, plant clover. Rabbits love clover and it may take their attention away from your pansies.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl A on Nov 05, 2011try sprinking red pepper flakes on the pansies, it won't hurt the plant and I know it works with raccoons, rats, chipmunks and squirrels. I go to the dollar store and buy the red pepper flakes and use them year round on my plantsHelpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Nov 05, 2011Cheryl, I agree, I get the red pepper flakes at Trader Joe's!Helpful Reply
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Becky G on Nov 05, 2011Ok - I went ahead and bought a ready to spray - Repels-All animal repellant at our local nursery. It has dried blood (yuk) and garlic. It smells strongly of garlic/onion. It is supposed to last 2 months and won't wash off in the rain. I sprayed the plants on Halloween day. The next day, there were several gashes in the mulch next to the pansies - like the rabbits took one whiff and and couldn't get out of there fast enough. They sprayed a pile of mulch into the grass - must have been those hind legs trying to get away. So far the flowers continue to look great - and don't seem to have been touched since then. So - I guess I can say it worked!! Thanks to everyone for the good ideas for other options!Helpful Reply
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Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping on Nov 06, 2011I am going to get some. Thanks! usually my kitties keep the rabbits at bay However, I have not been letting them out much since there were two coyote sitings and one bear around my neighborhood. We usually don't hear of any coyotes past September.Helpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Nov 07, 2011Good tip on the Repels All Animal repellent. Now if I can just keep the dog away from it, he seems drawn to all and anything he can eat.Helpful Reply
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