Best Deer Repellent

Deer are a problem for many reasons therefore you need a Deer Repellent Plan. Not only do they eat up all kinds of greenery, but deer have enormous appetites and they come back repeatedly. They are the hardest of the garden troubles to work out.

One way to keep the deer away is by using a deer fence. The right fence will be eight feet tall or higher. Electrified fences are good as well. This can be costly, so plastic mesh fencing is an alternative, but not as efficient.

More off-putting than plastic fencing would be to border your flora with chicken wire. Another deterrent would be to use motion detector sensors that trip spotlights in the dark and sprinklers during the day.

Deer repellents that are putrid-tasting to deer can have different effects by type of deer. Deer might become used to to the lousy taste and if they are hungry enough they will still eat on. Another problem to this type of repellent is the repeated applications required. New growth from plants needs to be monitored and treated. Repellent that rinses away in rain is dispiriting.

There are many plants that deer will hesitate to feed on. Some gardeners have surrounded their yards with these plants to steer the deer in other directions. Some are:

TREES: Japanese Maples, Birches, Evergreens like Spruce or Pine, Holly (American), Ash, Magnolias, and Hawthorns

BUSHES or SHRUBBERY: Andromedas, Bayberry, Boxwoods, Dogwood shrubs, Daphnes, Forsythias, Lilacs, Myrtle, Nandinas, Oleanders and Roses Sharon.

PERENNIALS & GROUNDCOVER: Astilbes, Bee balms, Blazing stars, Crocuses, Coreopsis, Daffodils, Forget-me-nots, Foxgloves, Geraniums, Hyacinths, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Poppies, Peonies, Sage, Salvias, Veronica and Violets.

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