There are many plants that deter deer from the garden, but some are more attractive than others. The deer resistant plant spider flower falls in the attractive category. Not only will it keep deer out of the area, it will add some color and attract birds to the yard.
When planted in the garden, this annual is rarely touched by deer and will keep the creatures away from the surrounding plants and flowers. Spider flower plants are ideal for inclusion in landscapes that are prone to damage from deer. Their success at repelling deer is dependent on the local… Continue reading
When making the decision to incorporate a deer resistant plant into the garden, consider Japanese Pieris. Also known as Japanese Andromeda, this plant yields attractive white or pink flowers and does an excellent job at repelling deer. It is also an evergreen, which provides it with a presence in the yard all year.
Japanese pieris looks quite similar to lily of the valley. It is drought tolerant and will grow equally well in well-drained or dry soil. Though it will do well in sunny spots, pieris should be planted in a shady area in order to avoid infestation by… Continue reading
Deer view many plants, flowers, and vegetables in the garden as a tasty snack to compliment their normal forest diet. However, not all flowers strongly attract deer and some actually repel the creatures. The daffodil is a pretty flower that adds beauty to the garden and deters deer.
The daffodil is a bulb that grows and blooms during late winter and early spring. Most of these flowers thrive in partial shade to full sun conditions and in soil that is well drained. Yellow, white, and orange are common colors of daffodils and some varieties contain a combination of these… Continue reading
In order to keep deer out of the garden and provide some benefits to the family, use the deer resistant plant common yarrow. This perennial yields several stems with leaves and white or pink flowers. Not only will it deter deer, it has medicinal purposes and will attract butterflies, making it a conversation piece in the yard.
The feathery leaves of this plant grow evenly along the stems. The flowers bloom during May and June, the time when the garden area tends to be most lively. The butterflies are attracted to the beautiful, delicate flowers.
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There are many types of deer resistant plants that can be used in the garden to keep deer away. Unfortunately, the candy lily plant is not one of them. Deer love this high-protein plant and their munching occasionally causes severe damage to the little beauty.
The candy lily plant is a pretty perennial that sports flowers in a variety of colors. The plant resembles an iris and grows approximately three feet tall. The blooms arrive during the middle of summer through the fall. Blooms are approximately two inches in diameter and are a beautiful sight.
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Of the many ways to keep deer out of the garden, most are either costly or potentially dangerous to the deer or other animals entering the area. Using blue fescue is an organic way to deter deer from the garden. This ornamental grass makes a nice addition to the garden and repels deer in an effective manner.
The use of blue fescue in the yard and in the garden will keep deer from chewing on plants, flowers, vegetables, and grass. Blue fescue serves as a nice ground cover and, like most ornamental grasses, it deters deer. This grass is… Continue reading
Spring is here and the flowers and trees are bursting with new growth. Nature surrounds us, including the hungry neighboring deer who would just love to munch on the garden’s pretty flowers foliage. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed method to prevent deer from entering the garden and having a snack. However, there are recommended ways to deter deer from entering the area and incorporating some cactus plants into the garden is one of these.
A deer can destroy hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of plants and flowers in a single meal. During times of drought, the damage done… Continue reading
Hungry deer can wander into a garden and destroy it by nibbling on plants and flowers. No plants or bushes are guaranteed to repel deer, but some have strong deterrent qualities. Using the perennial “Basket of Gold” in your garden to deter deer is one method that should prove effective.
Basket of Gold (or Aurinia saxatilis) grows 6-15 inches tall, loves the sun, and tends to grow where least expected, like in paver cracks. This plant yields an abundance of attractive yellow flowers in varying shades dependent upon variety. It can be used in a container garden, flowerbeds, and… Continue reading
The autumn crocus (Colchicum sp.) is one of two bulbous varieties of crocus plants that blooms from September to late October. These plants are very easy to grow and provide a nice flower when the rest of the garden is going dormant in preparation for winter. In addition to adding beauty to the landscape, these little dynamos also deter deer.
The autumn crocus provides a twist on the normal cycle of flowering plants because in addition to their flowers blooming in the fall, those flowers come up without leaves. The leaves grow in… Continue reading
Homeowners take a lot of pride in their beautiful landscaping and lush gardens. The addition of a nice garden increases the value of any home and provides a peaceful retreat after a busy day. However, having all of the lovely vegetables and flowering plants eaten by a deer can be heartbreaking.
In order to protect a garden from invasion by our cute little friends, wise gardeners incorporate barberry into their landscaping design. Barberry is a shrub that, while not 100 percent deer-proof, will deter most deer. This shrub grows during all four seasons and has prickly thorns that discourage… Continue reading
