Beautiful gardens are meant to be admired. Flowers and foliage often attract many forms of wildlife, and while some are welcomed with open arms, others
How to Control Deer Populations in Your Yard
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We’ve all seen videos where deer come right up to a home because the owner feeds them corn each day, and they look so endearing and innocent. While having wildlife stroll through your yard sounds like a beautiful idea, this isn’t always the case if you have a vegetable garden or work hard at growing perennial flowers and plants. Deer are notorious for munching away at various plant materials, and their appetite often destroys an entire shrub or tree in no time at all. Therefore, deer control is necessary to ensure that your yard grows healthy while safely keeping these animals at bay. We put together information for simple and effective methods to keep deer out of your yard and garden.
There are many plants that animals steer clear of when searching for a food source, but not all plants are deer-resistant. Discover ways to use a variety of tricks as deer control methods. While a fence is the best way to keep them out, sometimes all that’s needed is a certain smell to repel these animals, and hair or pet fur and predator urine are great choices. Learn how to make a DIY spray using red pepper flakes and Castile soap and which perennials and shrubs deer hate.
How to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden
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Deer Resistant Shrubs
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Homemade Deer Repellent
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