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Question

What plants will gophers not be so interested in? I feel as though I am living in the movie Caddyshack. Help!
Jill
San Bruno

Answer

Plants that tend to be deer resistant also have less appeal to gophers. Click HERE for a plant list. Keep in mind that nothing is Gopher "proof" and you may want to plant material in Gopher Cages or use some deterrents as well.  Here is a link to some common questions regarding gophers:  https://sloatgardens.com/gophers.htm

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