Oriental Onion is a vegetable that serves many purposes for a homeowner. With its green leaf and blanched white stalks, it makes an attractive addition to the garden. It is edible and has a nice flavor, making it a key ingredient in Japanese dishes including stir-fry and tempura. However, perhaps best of all, it is a deer deterrent, so while looking pretty and feeding the family, this little vegetable keeps deer away from the garden.
The Oriental onion, also referred to as Japanese bunching onion or scallion, does not form a real bulb. The upper green section of the… Continue reading
Spotted deadnettle is a very attractive and fast growing perennial that makes a nice ground cover in the garden. In addition, this flowering plant is deer resistant so it will keep the gentle but hungry creatures out of the area. It can be interspersed with hosta and other garden plants that attract deer, in order to keep the animals from chewing on those.
The best growing conditions for this plant are in a partially shady dry spot in the garden that has well- drained soil. However, it will grow in other soil types and moisture levels, as long as… Continue reading
In addition to shrubs, plants, and flowers that deter deer, there are trees that serve this purpose. The dwarf Alberta Spruce tree is rarely damaged by deer and it makes a dynamic addition to the outside of the home. The rough foliage on the tree is not appealing to deer, so they will rarely snack in the area in which it is planted.
This cone-bearing evergreen tree will reach about six to eight feet tall and spans four to five feet wide. It is slow growing, so it may take several years before it is fully developed. The green… Continue reading
There are many types of deer resistant plants but some add much more flair to the yard than others. Several plants that repel deer have only plain green flowers and there are only so many varieties of these that can be included in the garden. The deer resistant plant purple coneflower is a much more attractive alternative.
Some gardeners plant purple coneflowers in their gardens without realizing that these plants repel deer. They select them due to their unique and attractive appearance. The purple variety of this plant is not the only type that serves as a deterrent to… Continue reading
No plant or flower is deer proof, but some are more effective than others at deterring deer year round. Deer seldom touch the shrub mugo pine when it is planted in the yard. This attractive evergreen makes a nice addition to the yard and serves a beneficial purpose.
The cone-bearing mugo pine comes in several varieties including dwarf and pumilio. The dwarf version grows about three to five feet tall and spreads up to ten feet wide. This small tree looks nice as either a groundcover or low hedge and can be included in rock gardens and foundation plantings… Continue reading
Hosta is a very attractive plant that grows well in many soil conditions and requires little maintenance. However, those who live in areas that are prone to deer should avoid including these leafy plants in their gardens. Deer love the large succulent leaves of the hosta plant and they will ravage the area of the yard where these plants are located.
Hosta is a very spreading plant that grows quickly from one year to the next. The leaves may be plain green or variegated dark green and cream. During late summer, white or lavender colored blooms appear at the… Continue reading
In areas where deer are plentiful and like to wander into the yard for a treat, consider planting the deer resistant plant silver mound. This plant will keep deer away from the area in which it is located. The pretty foliage and attractive flowers will also add a nice accent to the yard.
Silver mound grows well in full sun areas and soil that is well drained. It is best suited to areas that are dry and have low humidity. Many deer resistant plants do not flourish in areas of full sun, so silver mound will carry the deer… Continue reading
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
