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Will Irish Spring or Coffee Grinds Keep Deer Away

By stacy ling

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Looking for ways to keep deer from eating plants? Some gardeners swear by using Irish Spring soap or coffee grinds to keep deer away.  

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But does it really work? The answer may surprise you.

Some gardeners swear by hanging bars or using shavings of heavily scented soaps like Irish Spring in the garden.

There is no scientific data to back up this claim and it his has never worked for me. I garden in an area that sees herds and herds of deer. This is not an effective method.

While deer have a heightened sense of smell, some believe the bitter  scent of coffee grinds can help keep deer away from plants.

However, there is no scientific evidence to back up the claim that  coffee grounds deter deer or keep them away from garden plants.

It is a much better practice to use a combination of methods, such as planting deer-resistant plants and using deterrents like fencing and repellents, to protect your garden from deer damage.

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