Fortunately, deer seldom bother mums, according to research at Cornell University. However, deer may occasionally munch on mums as they're grazing through an area and squirrels will unintentionally harm them when they go about hidimg acorns in the pots the mums are planted in.
How do I protect my mums from deer?
Tips For Keeping Deer Away From Your Mums And Other Plants
- Plant mums among existing plants that are generally deer resistant including astilbe, hellebores and bleeding heart. This should keep them away from your mums.
- Plant in pots and place near your house. ...
- Use deer repellents.
What is eating my mums?
These include thrips, four-lined plant bugs, tarnished plant bugs, spittlebugs, stem borers, caterpillars and beetles. Like other pests, they feed on mums and leave spots as they ruin foliage and flowers.
