I noticed that while my mom was away, the deer and rabbits munched all her Hostas, but they left her vegetables and fruits untouched, which is pretty unusual! She even caught it on her security camera. I've also got a raccoon that loves to snack on my plants, plucking their blossoms like it's a shrimp cocktail. I've primarily planted trap crops for bugs, but I'm curious if Hostas can serve as trap plants for larger pests too. Is that true? I'm asking because my local nursery is having a sale on Hostas this weekend!
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Just to clarify, when you mention "trap crops", you're looking for plants that attract animals away from your other plants, right? Like cat grass for cats indoors! That's the idea here—so Hostas can be good for deer, but they won't help with raccoons or anything like that. It's smart to use plants that can lure animals away from your precious veggies instead!
Hostas can be effective for deer since they're drawn to them, but unfortunately, raccoons don’t fall for the trap. They’ll just keep munching on your plants. Might want to consider other options if raccoons are your main concern!
Exactly! I just needed to make sure I'm choosing the right plants for the job.