Like many homeowners around the state, the horticulturists at Reiman Gardens are assessing damage to trees and shrubs caused by rabbits during the prolonged, snow-covered winter. So far they have identified 15 conifers and 35 other trees that are completely girdled and will need to be cut down and replaced.
Rabbit feeding injury to larger trees at Reiman Gardens
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