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Perennials
proudgrma

Rabbits (not deer) eating balloon flower & snaps

proudgrma
11 years ago

Rabbits have nibbled my balloon flowers and snapdragons to the ground. I remember using purchased red pepper spray in the past, and it worked pretty good. Do you have a homemade recipe for hot pepper spray? Thanks.

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