Rabbit/deer proof pots for my sons grave help please.

Hello & welcome to GC, and let me say what a sad subject this is, I do hope you can find something for your little one's grave. There really isn't much you can use that is Deer proof, they will eat anything as far as I know. Rabbits are another problem, we currently put polyanths/primulas in pots at my Mum's memorial as these are in season right now, the rabbits seem to leave them alone. I respectfully suggest you rotate your pots, take whatever is in season for some nice colour and bring away the pots that have faded.

 

Hi So sorry to hear of your plight, we never expect to bury our children, so I can imagine how important this is to you..
We have a family plot I tend & I rotate pots as John says planted up with seasonal plants.. In general rabbits dislike very aromatic plants, plants that ooze caustic milky sap, prickly plants, plants with spines, or plants with tough leathery leaves. I use Euphorbias allot for that reason, they are very colourful tough plants & can tolerate drought situations well..

Deer are a little more difficult as they will brouse on anything practically, but they always know if a plant is poisonous & will never touch them as a whole.. As far as I know Daffodils are good the deer do not touch mine.. There are certain highly fragrant plants that actually repel deer, including catnip, chives, garlic, onions, lavender, mint, sage and thyme. When planning your pots, replace those things that deer like with substitutes that repel. For example, if you want to plant bulbs, choose daffodils, which deer tend not to go for, rather than tulips. If you like roses, choose a rugosa hybrid. The overwhelming scent, leathery leaves, and thorns make them unlikely deer food. I hope that helps you a little For my Angel..