Deer eating your plants? Try these strategies

  • Lantana leaves have a velvety feel and a distinct scent. These traits help deter deer.
    Lantana leaves have a velvety feel and a distinct scent. These traits help deter deer.
  • Foxgloves, which deer usually don’t eat, can serve as a shield that protects other plants in the garden
    Foxgloves, which deer usually don’t eat, can serve as a shield that protects other plants in the garden
  • Deer eating your plants? Try these strategies
    Deer eating your plants? Try these strategies
  • Society garlic has a garlicky odor that deer do not like. Deer tend to avoid anise because of its licorice-like scent.
    Society garlic has a garlicky odor that deer do not like. Deer tend to avoid anise because of its licorice-like scent.
    When you gaze upon your garden, you might see many things. Perhaps you delight in the bright colors of your flowers, the lush foliage of other plants. Maybe your eye is drawn to the delicate butterflies and buzzing bees that come to visit.Deer, on the other hand, see a garden differently. It’s one big kitchen for these herbivores — full of delicious, leafy snacks.Gardening in ...

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