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
I saw this video on CNN and laughed my head off. Love the deer hate the ruined garden. Enjoy… Continue reading
It is that time of year again. Time to get ready for planting season and decide what will be grown in the garden and be harvested throughout the season. Here is where the pre-planning of a garden can help keep damage from the local deer population down to a minimum.
While everyone wants to plant vegetables or flowers in their gardens, a little planning regarding some of the peripheral plants may just reap a big benefit come harvest time. Choosing some deer-resistant plants to add to the mix will have them ready to ward off the deer and protect… Continue reading
Gardeners and landscapers alike spend quite a bit of time figuring out what plants deer will not eat or seldom touch. Rather than go that route, let’s look at some of their favorites as a way to plan a yard or garden to keep the damage down and where repellent will be most necessary. Here are a few that are proven deer attractors rather than resistors.
Vegetables by and large are the deer’s favorite, but no one is going avoid growing their garden because of this. Tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage and anything sweet smelling while it grows will be a… Continue reading
