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10 Neat Things About Lily Leaf Beetle

May 4, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 803 Views beetle lifecycle, fecal shield, garden pests, invasive species, lily care, Lily leaf beetle, lily plants, lily protection, parasitic wasps, stridulation

1. What is it? What carries its poop around on its back? And why?! The lily leaf beetle (Liliocerus lillii)

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Embracing May’s Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley

May 1, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1522 Views bridal bouquet, Convallaria majalis, fragrant flowers, garden care, gardening tips, invasive plants, Lily of the Valley, May birth flower, spring blooms, toxic plants

As May blooms into its full glory, so does its birth flower, the delicate and enchanting Lily of the Valley.

10 Neat Things Annuals Edibles Flowers Perennials Plants Seeds

10 Neat Things About Seeds

April 22, 2024 Dorothy Dobbie 3842 Views cotyledon, F1 hybrids, gardening tips, heirloom seeds, plant biology, Plant growth, seed germination, seed nutrition, seeds, sunflower seeds

1. Nuts and eggs are seeds, too. Although we don’t often think of them like this, eggs and nuts are

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Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 463 Views cat resistant plant, fuzzy texture, garden plants, gardening tips, ground cover, Lamb’s ear, ornamental plants, Plant Care, rabbit deterrent, Stachys byzantina

Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina): The fuzzy texture of lamb’s ear is not appealing to rabbits.

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Foxglove (Digitalis)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 461 Views cat resistant plant, Digitalis, flowering plants, Foxglove, garden safety, ornamental flowers, Plant Care, rabbit deterrent, toxic plants, toxic to animals

Foxglove (Digitalis): This plant is toxic to rabbits and most other animals, so they tend to avoid it.

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Daylilies (Hemerocallis)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 503 Views cat resistant plant, daylilies, deer deterrent, flowering perennials, garden flowers, Hemerocallis, low maintenance plants, ornamental plants, Plant Care, rabbit resistant

Daylilies (Hemerocallis): While some varieties might be nibbled on, many daylilies are generally avoided by rabbits.

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Bee Balm (Monarda)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 532 Views aromatic herbs, Bee Balm, cat resistant plant, fragrant flowers, garden deterrents, garden herbs, Monarda, pollinator-friendly, rabbit resistant, wildlife-friendly plants

Bee Balm (Monarda): The strong smell of bee balm can keep rabbits at bay.

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Catmint (Nepeta)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 466 Views aromatic flowers, cat resistant plant, Catmint, Fragrant Plants, garden herbs, garden solutions, lavender-like scent, Nepeta, rabbit resistant, wildlife deterrents

Catmint (Nepeta): Similar to lavender, catmint has a scent that deters rabbits.

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Marigolds (Tagetes)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 502 Views annual flowers, cat resistant plant, Fragrant Plants, garden flowers, Marigolds, pest deterrent, rabbit resistant, strong odor, Tagetes, vibrant colors

Marigolds (Tagetes): These flowers have a strong odor that rabbits usually stay away from.

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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 404 Views Achillea millefolium, cat resistant plant, deer resistant, garden herbs, herbal plants, perennial flowers, pungent scent, rabbit resistant, textured plants, Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): The pungent scent and texture of yarrow make it less appealing to rabbits.

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