Hiccups occur when a spasm contracts the diaphragm, a large sheet of muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. This spasm causes an intake of breath that is suddenly stopped by the closure of the vocal cords (glottis). This closure causes the characteristic hiccup sound.
Deer Resistant? I've seen peonies on several lists of deer-resistant plants. Please share your experience with whether or not the deer leave your peonies alone. We're thinking of putting some in our back yard which does get some deer traffic (we use several products to try to keep them off our plants). Peonies are my husband's favorite flower.
A garden centre for every level of gardener. Lavender. Deer, pest and disease resistant, drought tolerant, fragrant! Deer resistant, fragrant, long blooming, drought tolerant, likes poor soil, good in containers or in the garden, edible, pretty much disease and pest resistant. Have I described the perfect plant for you?