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Deer are beautiful when they are in the woods, far away from your flowers. But when they start eating all the blooms off your impatiens – something has got to change. Don’t give up. We have a few ideas. Many gardeners have problems with Deer and other four legged vegetarian wildlife. There aren’t any plants that are truly Deer proof. Fortunately there are varieties that are less favorable or what we refer to as resistant. There also are products on …
Top Picks for creating a Deer Resistant Garden Annuals Perennials Ageratum Artemesia Alyssum – annual & perennial Cranesbill geranium – Geranium sanquineum Begonia Coral Bells – Heuchera Coleus Coreopsis Marigold Dicentra – Bleeding Heart Monarda Helleborus – Hellebore (Lenten Rose) Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan) Hibiscus – annual, perennial & tropical Salvia – annual & perennial Nepeta – Catmint Dusty Miller Sage – Salvia Zinnia Spiderwort – Tradescantia Bulbs/Rhizomes Shrubs/Trees Allium Barberry Daffodil Japanese Maple Iris Hibiscus – a.k.a. Rose-of-Sharon …
Many gardeners have problems with Deer and other vegetarian wildlife. There aren’t any plants that are truly Deer proof. Fortunately, there are varieties that are less favorable or what we refer to as resistant. Any plant with an offensive aroma will irritate their sense of smell. They also tend to avoid plants that are fuzzy, prickly or bitter. Below are some of the best options to try. Annuals: Ageratum, Alyssum, Dusty Miller, Marigolds, Mints, Sage, Salvia (including perennials), Verbena and …
Many gardeners have problems with Deer and other vegetarian wildlife. There aren’t any plants that are truly Deer proof. Fortunately, there are varieties that are less favorable or what we refer to as resistant. Any plant with an offensive aroma will irritate their sense of smell. They also tend to avoid plants that are fuzzy, prickly or bitter. Below are some of the best options to try. Highly Deer- Resistant Moderately Deer-Resistant Asparagus Beets Carrots Bok Choy Cucumbers …
Rabbit and Deer Tonic Boil 2 cups Water ¼ cup Vaseline (petroleum jelly) Cayenne or any Hot Peppers 1 tsp. Dish Detergent Boil for 5 minutes (strain if using raw peppers), cool, and put in spray bottle. Spray on plant. You may have to spray again after it rains. Mole Tonic 1 Small Bottle Castor Oil 2 TBSP Ivory Dish Soap 2 Gallons of Water Mix all ingredients and apply using a watering can, the best time to apply …
