Expert Strategies for a Deer-Resistant Landscape

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Say goodbye to deer damage! Follow this expert advice for designing a deer-resistant landscape that is guaranteed to thrive.

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Deer can wreak havoc on your beautiful garden, nibbling on foliage, flowers, and tender shoots. Understanding their behavior and preferences is crucial to developing a successful defense strategy.

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One of the most effective ways it so install an 8 foot fence or use double fencing. Deer lack depth perception.

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Many natural repellents, such as plants with strong scents or unpalatable tastes, can discourage deer. So choose more Plant deer-resistant plants and aromatic herbs. There are A LOT of beautiful options out there!

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Mix deer resistant plantings with ones that are more susceptible to deer damage.

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Use deer repellent

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Use scare tactics like motion detected water sprayers or get a dog

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Walk your gardens every day to watch for signs of damage so you can catch it early.

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Follow along to learn more about how to deer proof your garden.

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