They've Got Two Lips for Tulips!

Seems like Northeastern Wisconsin is at least one season behind the rest of the country when it comes to Spring. But we won't see Spring at all if the deer and bunnies in Aunt Julie's neighborhood have anything to say about it.

Notice the tulip on the right. A tad scruffy, but blooming, nonetheless. What about its neighbor? Think that particular plant served as an appetizer for Peter Cottontail. And, wouldn't you know it ~ the pretty purple blossom was Bambi's dessert before the evening was over!

A couple of my neighbors spray deer and bunny repellant around their yummy Spring plants to ward off those who would feast on daffodils and tulips. But even though some of these products say "natural" or "safe for the environment" on the labels, I'm still a little wary.

Please help us out here, before there's no Spring left in the seasonal flower bed. Do you have a trick for keeping these critters away?