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May 21, 2012 7:29 PM CST
Name: Mary
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Sharon said:Me too about justification. I also like them around flowers that Japanese beetles seem to devour. Seems the scent of dandelions is a deterrent for some insects, so if they smell them anywhere near my roses, the JBs don't come around. I just tell everybody the dandelions are my understory for the roses Big Grin


SWEET! Next time one goes to seed, I'll grab the seedhead and carry it over to my carpet roses before I blow the seeds away. Hilarious!
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