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What do you think might be  chomping  off the heads of my gazanias?
This is the second one I have found eaten off like this.  I don’t think it's four legged as it isn't bitten off but nibbled from the side of the stem and I don't see any slug trails, coul it be woodlice?

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I think I’d go with 4 legged. But that’s only my guess
Just found a third all have been cut off about 8" above ground, so I'm thinking unlikely mice.
Could be slugs/snails. Any other damage near by?
A strimmer?
(13-07-2021, 12:49 PM)Mark_Riga Wrote: [ -> ]Could be slugs/snails. Any other damage near by?

No slug trails and leaved are untouched  It's strange that only the flower stems are chewed about 2" from the bud  and only chewed from one side, not the whole stem cut straight across and the buds are left lying on the ground or toppling over excuse of a weak stem. I've brought the buds indoors  in some water, one has been opening and closing with the sun for several days.
I found the greedy gazania gobbles. Snails! You were right Mark.
(13-07-2021, 01:34 PM)Veggie Wrote: [ -> ]A strimmer?

The only strimmer is P and its more than his life's worth!