deer ate my hosta leaves

Deer ate my hosta leaves. Should I cut them back and start over or leave them?

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#1 Comment By hliegl On 07/10/2012 @ 3:34 pm

Leave them as they are. They should come up again in the spring as long as the deer didn’t dig up the roots.

#2 Comment By Nikki On 07/11/2012 @ 7:18 am

Yes, as long as the roots are still intact, the plants should be fine. However, to help alleviate future issues with deer, you may need to add some deterrents to the area. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm ^[1]
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