Out on our deck, we have several potted plants including a potted gardenia tree. It sits behind a little tête à tête thing.
It kind of hides an ugly corner on the deck but doesn't block out electric meter or anything.
Last week, Dh and I noticed several branches were cut. We couldn't figure it out. They are clean breaks like they've been cut, but that would mean someone coming over the fence and onto the deck to cut them. And why would they? If it were birds, we thought the cuts would be more jagged. There's never a mess left.
Today, Dh noticed more branches were gone. It isn't very big to begin with so it looks a little sparse now.
Our deck isn't really visible unless you are directly beside or behind our house.
So it was on the news in CT a couple days ago we have a peeping Tom in my area. It's probably not that but thought I'd mention it. Not sure if the cut branches open a hole up.
This guy is at times stealing undies (breaking in) and peeking in windows. Freaky!!
Is it in bloom? Some asshole may want the flowers because they smell divine.
That is Dhs thought. However, our neighbors on both are awesome older folks who can grow anything from nothing. Plus, they wouldn't just come take them.
Come to think of it, all the blooms that were on it haven't opened up in a long while, so maybe someone is cutting the opened flowers.
So it was on the news in CT a couple days ago we have a peeping Tom in my area. It's probably not that but thought I'd mention it. Not sure if the cut branches open a hole up.
This guy is at times stealing undies (breaking in) and peeking in windows. Freaky!!
Our house is L shaped and our deck is in the corner of the L. There are now Windows to peek on from there. But we did think about that too
So as of this morning, our beautiful tree only has maybe 10 branches left on it It has to be a fucking bird or squirrel. I can't figure out what else it would be. Maybe I'll move it to a different location and see if that helps.
I don't think birds or squirrels would be doing something like this. I just don't see a motive there. I would move it to a more visible location to make it harder for the thief to steal the blooms. This is so bizarre!
So as of this morning, our beautiful tree only has maybe 10 branches left on it It has to be a fucking bird or squirrel. I can't figure out what else it would be. Maybe I'll move it to a different location and see if that helps.
That's too bad. We tried to have a tomato plant but a squirrel ate all the buds. At least it's not a stalker!
So as of this morning, our beautiful tree only has maybe 10 branches left on it It has to be a fucking bird or squirrel. I can't figure out what else it would be. Maybe I'll move it to a different location and see if that helps.
So as of this morning, our beautiful tree only has maybe 10 branches left on it It has to be a fucking bird or squirrel. I can't figure out what else it would be. Maybe I'll move it to a different location and see if that helps.
This is not a fucking update. I'm INVESTED.
I am too!!!!! Lol! I wish I had a better update. I want to know what's happening to my tree!
I wonder if it still might be a deer though... I've seen some really brave animals who have adapted to city life. I hadn't thought about deer while we were talking about squirrels and birds.
Although this site says gardenias are deer resistant
I would put a camera out there and see if you can catch something/someone! Sometimes we put up our trail camera if we want to see what kind of animal comes around our house.
So as of this morning, our beautiful tree only has maybe 10 branches left on it It has to be a fucking bird or squirrel. I can't figure out what else it would be. Maybe I'll move it to a different location and see if that helps.
This is not a fucking update. I'm INVESTED.
I just thought the same thing. A theory is not an update! I want to see photos of where the branches have been removed, @zanyzoo. We need to come up with some theories for you!
Aren't those pretty clean to be an animal? but seriously, WTF is cutting them? DH thought maybe the electric and gas people, but I don't think so. It is a small tree and isn't blocking the meters. And little by little more is being cut.
Where do I get a camera? I'm so dumb at this shit.
"Rabbits can cause damage that may resemble feeding by either voles or deer. Like deer, rabbits will chew the ends off of deciduous trees and shrubs. A close inspection of the end point will often indicate the culprit: rabbits typically leave a clean, angled bite mark, whereas deer tear or break stems, leaving a rough edge. Like voles, rabbits can also girdle stems of trees and shrubs. In winters with heavy snow cover like this one, the height of the damage can provide a clue; vole damage will extend down to the soil surface, while rabbits work above the snow-line.
Rabbit damage A clean, angled bite is the tell-tale sign of rabbit damage. Photo credit: Bert Cregg, MSU"
But unless the tree is being knocked over, I can't imagine a rabbit reaching THAT high!
Deer aren't supposed to like gardenias. That definitely looks like someone is cutting it. But it isn't blooming... so why would they cut it!? It's not like they are getting flowers.