Deer Resistant Yards and Gardens

Deer proof your outdoor living area by using natural deterrents like deer resistant vegetation and commercial repellents as well as the proper type of fencing.

Given their hunger meter deer are apt to consume whatever is available and fawns will nibble at anything until they learn what is tasty and what isn't. While there is no such thing as absolute deer proof, the following are some steps to take that will help make the landscape less appealing to deer.

There are several products on the market that are effective at keeping deer away. Some people have great results with one while others won't, so it takes a bit of testing to determine which deer deterrents are best in your area. We alternate spraying with two different products which has worked well in keeping our yard 'pets' from eating that which is not theirs.

There are certain plants flowers and shrubs that are more deer proof than others. While not absolute deterrents, these plants may at least have a chance of withstanding the browsing habits of the deer. A two or three-fold approach is often necessary to fully protect plantings. Spray on repellents, less appetizing vegetation and fence will yield the most protection.

Fencing is another way of protecting the garden or plants you prize. It has to be tall...deer can leap short fences with a single bound. A four foot fence is just a mere bounce for deer. A six to eight foot fence will afford more protection for prized flowers or that vegetable garden you've put so much time and effort into growing. Click for more information on fence.

Plant shrubs and flowers that are more deer resistant

Fence off the garden area

Offer the deer alternative feeding sources

Use spray deterrents to help deer proof your yard.

Deer Proof

Use an integrated approach to deer proof your landscape.

* Use spray repellents

* Plant deer resistant vegetation

* Fence off garden areas and prized flowers, trees and shrubs