What is eating my marigolds, it's leaving the roots and eating flower leaves, stems. help?

there is nothing left but roots.....

What is eating my marigolds, it's leaving the roots and eating flower leaves, stems. help?
this time of year, it could be voles...
Reply:Thank you. I learned something here. I had never heard of a vole before (and I am over 50)! We have had field mice, never voles. Thumbs up to you for this lesson! Report It

Reply:I think coltsfan is right. Rabbits.
Reply:Snails and slugs don't generally like marigolds. It could be a tomato worm if you have any planted near by.





If it is, try sprinkling small bits of human hair (from a recent hair cut of trim) around where the marigolds are. The hair will not only take care of slugs %26amp; snails, but will also repel most other things of that nature.
Reply:Where do you live? Do you have slugs? They are bad for eating flowers in that manner. You can get poison for them if that is your problem. Otherwise, it could be bugs. I suggest you ask at your local garden supply store. They could advise you on the best method to keep your marigolds safe.
Reply:rabbits
Reply:Sounds like slugs or snails - look for the silvery trails!