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can be permanently destroyed because they don’t regenerate the way deciduous plants do. To repair rabbit damage, prune all branches down to a point below where the rabbits have gnawed away the bark.

Planting daffodils around the garden can help protect other plants from being gnawed on by mice." However, pet owners should tread cautiously because daffodil toxins can also be harmful to cats ...