How To Keep Deer Away From Your Home Garden

Deer can be a nuisance in the garden if you live in an area that has got a large deer population. They love to gorge on plants and shrubs in the garden. It can be tricky to control them and the best way to discourage them from entering the garden is by growing some deer- resistant plants that they do not like.

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Deer generally hate strongly scented or perfumed plants so you can grow them to keep deer away. Aromatic herbs and plants like Lavender, Basil, Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary, Russian Sage and Lantana excellent to discourage them coming to the garden. They do not like nibbling on other plants like Butterfly Weed, Dianthus, Chrysanthemum, Crocosmia and Joe Pye Weed. You can include these plants in your landscape for a safe garden. There are many other perennial plants that can be grown in the garden to keep deer away.

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Deer also love to nibble shoots, buds and leaves of young trees and shrubs as they are within their reach. They can pretty much damage small trees and shrubs in the garden. It is advisable to use protectors and fence around the trees to that the deer cannot reach the canopy to do any harm. Wrap wire around the trunk of mature trees to avoid deer from rubbing their antlers on the wood. Garden fences are also an effective way of keeping deer out. You can use good quality wooden, wired or metal fences around trees to deter them. In fact, fencing is the easiest way of keeping most of the large pests and animals at bay.

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Bear in mind that it is not possible to get rid of these animals permanently and look for ways that allow a peaceful co- existence. It is best to support and provide for the native animals and wildlife for a perfect ecological balance. A harmonious relationship between man and nature provides peace and serenity.

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