When people think of plants that keep deer out of the yard, annuals and perennials usually come to mind. Many people do not realize that ferns are on the list of deer repellent plants. These are a great choice for any homeowner who wants to keep the garden pristine without incorporating anything too showy. Christmas [...] Read more »
Some Of The Most Effective Deer Resistant Plants
Agricultural experts sometimes rank landscape plants according to their resistance to damage by deer. Doing so helps consumers find exactly what they need for their yards. Some organizations allow the public to browse deer resistant plants by rating category. Though no plant is deer proof, a plant in the “rarely damaged” category stands the best [...] Read more »
Butterfly Bushes Make Attractive Deer Resistant Plants
Some butterfly bushes keep deer away while attracting beautiful butterflies. Their colorful, large, fragrant-smelling flowers attract droves of the delicate winged creatures. The garden will smell nice and serve as a temporary home for many species of butterflies while deer dine elsewhere. Incorporate some varieties of buddleia into the garden and watch the area come [...] Read more »
Making Homemade Deer Repellent For Fruit Trees
Deer like to nibble on fruit trees almost as much as humans love to nibble on the fruit they bear. If the yard contains fruit trees and deer are local to the area, these trees will quickly become a snack for hungry deer. One way to keep deer out of the yard is to install [...] Read more »
Sweet Smelling Deer Resistant Plants
With some deer resistant plants, you can keep deer out of the yard while adding sweet smells to the area. These are attractive, fragrant, and very effective at deterring the four-footed creatures. Deer are not harmed when exposed to these plants. They just prefer to steer clear of them due to the smell or other [...] Read more »
Ornamental Grasses That Repel Deer
Some homeowners prefer the relaxed look of the beach or prairie when they are designing their backyards. They select leafy green plants and ornamental grasses, with a few splashes of color thrown in for good measure. In areas that are inhabited by deer, it is important for them to select grasses that will keep the [...] Read more »
Homemade Deer Repellent Comes In Many Forms
To keep deer away from the yard, homeowners can purchase products or make their own. Many commercial products contain the same ingredients used in homemade concoctions. It is much more cost-effective for someone to make homemade deer repellent than purchase products from stores year after year. When people make the repellent themselves, they know exactly [...] Read more »