tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post965790937812000334..comments2023-11-07T06:24:37.920-04:00Comments on Gardeningbren in Nova Scotia: Poor LilacsGardeningbrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-84450095969795107392010-11-02T11:20:02.302-03:002010-11-02T11:20:02.302-03:00Wow, a bobcat--what a trip! I had no idea that the...Wow, a bobcat--what a trip! I had no idea that they could cause that kind of damage. We've got them here as a well, but being an animal lover I am OK with it and look for them to photograph. They're so elusive, however, that I've had no luck even though we see their signs (scat). <br /><br />We also have a population of foxes, bear, and controversial sightings of cougars. The latter has NOT been verified by the Dept. of Natural Resources. A common attitude is that the DNR is in denial since it will cost them quite a bit state wide for cougar education if they confirm their existence.<br /><br />Regardless, good luck and be careful!<br /><br />AndyKenshoStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407609318584592323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-14637537714276984922010-10-27T21:24:07.666-03:002010-10-27T21:24:07.666-03:00Well Brenda, I have seen similar things here after...Well Brenda, I have seen similar things here after my sighting of a bobcat. I will look now more carefully after reading your post. Your lilacs will recover if they have not be damaged all the way around the girth. ;>)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-23880350584432149862010-10-27T20:57:08.097-03:002010-10-27T20:57:08.097-03:00I can relate to discovering this kind of damage as...I can relate to discovering this kind of damage as no matter how many precautions I take, the rabbits always manage some magnolia destruction each year. This fall it's a combination of raccoons, opossums, and skunks digging out perennials and newly installed bulbs. I imagine your lilacs will come through this quite well... and there is always the option of cutting them back to a few inches... I generally get a goodly bloom after three seasons... of course it takes a while to get those beautiful trunks back... I hope your solution is effective... LLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563036192373891209noreply@blogger.com