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.
Deer have voracious appetites and donât always differentiate between natureâs cupboard and your backyard garden. A deer-resistant fence can keep Bambi and friends out of your vegetable plot, but fencing around the ornamental plants and flowers in your landscape isnât always a realistic option.uberose Begonias. Tuberose begonias (Begonia x tuberhybrida) prefer partial shade and frequent water, as they are intolerant of heat and humidity. Their flowers are white, pink, rose, red, yellow or orange and grow up to 4 inches wide.