How to Keep Deer From Eating Garden Plants

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Looking for ways to keep deer from eating plants? Here are 7 easy ways to deer proof your garden plants and flowers.

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Plant deer-resistant plants - 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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Install an 8 foot fence or use double fencing. Deer lack depth perception.

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Use scare tactics like motion detected water sprayers.

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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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