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Coco mulch for deer

20 years ago

I heard on the TV lst night, well yes I was home on New Year's Eve also, that Coco Mulch might be a good repellant for deer. The comentator said that deer do not like anything that smells. Well Coco Mulch does smell, that's for sure. So they suggested the CCM around beds. I don't have a deer problem, but my friends in the Garden Club do. They are always looking for relief. Any thoughts?

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
20 years ago
Don't know about being a deer repellent, but be sure not to experiment with it where dogs might come into contact with it.
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