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Rabbit and Deer Tonic Boil 2 cups Water ¼ cup Vaseline (petroleum jelly) Cayenne or any Hot Peppers 1 tsp. Dish Detergent Boil for 5 minutes (strain if using raw peppers), cool, and put in spray bottle. Spray on plant. You may have to spray again after it rains. Mole Tonic 1 Small Bottle Castor Oil 2 TBSP Ivory Dish Soap 2 Gallons of Water Mix all ingredients and apply using a watering can, the best time to apply …
While Hummingbirds are attracted to red, they will feed from any color flower that has nectar. Annuals and perennials, vines, shrubs, trees, bedding plants and hanging plants: you can choose from all these categories in selecting flowers for attracting hummingbirds. Since there is such a dizzying array of plants that will help you achieve your goal, here is a list of the flowers, shrubs and vines that are commonly used to attract hummers. Flowers Bee Balm Digitalis Cardinal Flower Delphinium …
Creating a thriving butterfly garden requires a few essential elements. To attract a wide variety of butterflies, it’s important to provide food, water, and shelter. Incorporate a mix of host plants for caterpillars and nectar plants for adult butterflies to meet their nutritional needs. Offer a water source by keeping a patch of soil or a shallow container of sand moist. Butterflies also appreciate shady spots to rest during hot days and flat stones in sunny areas where they can …
