The last four on the list might be a huge bummer if you’re a food gardener because they are among the most popular plants to grow. However, worry not, there are still other ways to deter deer. 2. If You Have To, Plant Them Close to Your Home If you love your fruit trees and r...
GARDENERS SHARE WAYS TO DETER DEER [Corrected 08/20/11]JOE KENNEDY
The next way to deter deer from your flower beds is to create a rock garden around the perimeter of your yard. (You’ll see this tactic used at a lot of modern zoos to keep the animals in their enclosures.) Deer avoid rocky areas, so surrounding your garden with a wide rock garden ...
The second step in creating deer proof gardens is realizing when fencing is in order.The only way to truly keep deer from eating your plants is to fence them out, a task easier said than done. Putting up a proper deer fence is an expensive proposition, and when it’s finished, it may...
9. Deter Deer With Blood Meal Scatter dried blood meal (available at any home and garden center) on the ground between rows of vegetables in the garden every week to 10 days to deter deer. This works for rabbits and groundhogs, too. However, blood meal tends to attract dogs. Sprinkle ...
I have never been able to achieve a 100% cutting survival rate. Some plants always die – it’s just a fact of life I guess. I do know that when I take the time to use rooting hormone, I have a better success rate with the new starts. Usually in the 75% range. I’ll take th...
Reply to Harriett 2 years ago I heard planting marigolds like that will have the same effect — much prettier and they repel mosquitoes as well. Also “plant bulbs that deter squirrels such as daffodils, hyacinths, allium, garlic, lily of the valley, peppermint and geraniums” to repel sq...
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When considering what to plant in your garden or what is already there, try to grow some greenery that will prevent certain pests from entering your garden. Planting herbs, such as mint or basil, can actually deter mosquitoes, spiders, and ants from swarming on your leaves. The smell of ...
Sturdy ground covers and shrubs are a great way to deter foot traffic through an area (another contributor to soil erosion). Juniper, rosemary, and buttonbush are great plants for the job. Juniper and rosemary are both evergreen and easy to care for. They do best in full sun and need ...