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Maryland Cottage Garden Design on Instagram: "This account is part cottage garden design education and part deer damage support group 😫 Today, I’m here to address the latter. If you want an easy, inexpensive organic deer deterrent for your veggies and flowers, look no further than a couple of eggs. Mix two raw eggs with one gallon of water and a few drops of dish soap (that will help everything bond to the foliage). Shake well and apply to your plants until they’re dripping. Spray every two weeks or after heavy rain. If you have a large area to cover, opt for a backpack sprayer. Eggs tend to form a shellac and harden on surfaces, so this homemade deer spray has better staying power than store bought. Plus, many plants benefit from the added calcium and protein that the eggs provide. A
How To Save Coleus Plants This Fall – Keep Your Beautiful Coleus Plants Alive For Next Year!
Coleus is one of those plants that just explode with interest and color. Although their flowers are actually quite dainty and small, their variegated leaf patterns are nothing short of exquisite! So if you're looking for a way to save those gorgeous coleus plants you’ve been growing in pots and containers all summer long, we've got you covered with this article!