Deer Proof Garden Plants

For many gardeners, the sight of a white-tailed deer leaping gracefully across a meadow is a touch of wilderness magic. However, that magic quickly evaporates when you wake up to find your prize-winning hostas leveled to the ground, your rosebuds decapitated, and your young fruit trees stripped of their bark. As suburban sprawl continues to … Read more

Maintaining a beautiful landscape can be a constant struggle for gardeners living in areas with high deer populations. These graceful yet hungry creatures can decimate a garden overnight, favoring tender buds and expensive ornamentals. However, gardening in “deer country” doesn’t have to mean a yard of gravel and plastic plants. By understanding the sensory preferences … Read more