Zinnia And Lily Blossoms Have Been Slashed Off Very Cleanly By Something

Question From: s. dhillon - Somerville, New Jersey, United States
Q: my zinnia blossoms are clean slashes off and laying on the ground. very clean slashes as if done with a sharp knife. does the same to the lily stems. what is it?

A: Could be a deer or a wood chuck. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy