My first rose of the year has bloomed. (see photo) It’s a Jackson and Perkins Floribunda called Rainbow Sorbet. I planted two last year and they are just amazing. This year I have planted a total of ten new roses. I can’t wait until everything is blooming!!!
Last year, I was having a problem with bugs on my roses. In an effort to NOT turn my property into a toxic waste dump I bought this awesome organic all natural bug repellent that was made from peppermint and garlic. It worked great and within a day or so all the bugs were gone and within a day or so all the local deer were browsing in the new deer salad bar at my house. Although the bugs hated the repellent, the deer thought it was salad dressing. It had an olive oil base and I just could not get it off my roses without totally killing them. I spent tons of money on every kind of deer repellent on the market but nothing worked. I seriously considered a hunting rifle and I loath hunting.
Although the deer totally trashed my roses last year, they seem to have recovered well. I have sprayed them for bugs with a totally toxic poisonous bug spray. I will again try deer repellent and am considering getting a big dog. But if all else fails I have a great recipe for venison stew!!!
Ms Sparky
Try a hot wire. If that doesn’t work, Venison stew does sound good……