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Old 09-05-2015 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by MISwampDog
I have thought about the seedling idea for pine trees. never knew I could get them for so cheap. Something I am going to check out for sure. thanks.
I've planted some Deer habitat. Something to think on is a way to protect each plant until it can get established. A whole lot more work to put up some sort of protection for the small plants than planting them. Deer prefer small plants and seedlings. They will sure enough eat them faster than you can plant them in my experience.

Kind of regional, but winter Canola will definitely draw Deer. Just a little late to plant this year, it may not sprout and/or grow much (depends on the weather) before the first frost makes it go dormant. Deer love the stuff, the small sweet sprouts will draw them right past other plots. Sugar is natures anti freeze and young winter Canola plants have a lot of sugar in them.

I really like Canola (Rape), deep roots so it tolerates dry periods well. An established plot can reseed itself for years. Planted densely it chokes out most weeds. When it grows it creates a dense yard high thicket, that really draws small game.

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