How Do I Keep Deer Out Of My Landscaping Plants

Is there anything out there to keep deer from eating my plants other than 8 foot fence?

My neighborhood is overrun by deer.Shy of hunting them down like the 150 pound rats that they are, here are a few things that have worked for me:Plant only plants that are deer resistant (there is no such thing as deer proof). A great resource for scoping out the resistance of common perennials is Landscape Plants Rated by Deer ResistanceCheck out what works for your neighbors. If nobody in your neighborhood has a certain type of plant then it may not be worth the money to plant it. Vise-versa, if your neighbors do have a certain type of plant then it might be a safer bet.Once you have them planted, use a deer deterrent. I use Deerfence. It works well but has to be reapplied after heavy rains. Con: it smells god-aweful! (Think wolf scrotum sweat). Another deterrent I have found that works is cinnamon. I pick up the 16oz bottle at Costco for $2.59. It also has to be reapplied somewhat often. There are other products out there but I have found that these work the best for the deer in my neighborhood.Get a motion-sensor sprinkler. This works well but is kind of noisy and doesn't work once it feeezes out.Get a ultrasonic sound motion-activated sound blaster. (Some people swear by these by they didn't work on the deer here).There are other deer and animal deterrents out there so you may have to experiment to find what works in your neighborhood. Good luck!

What are the best ways to keep deer from eating my plants and flowers?

There are many things you can try.Yes, try planting things deer don’t love, but if deer get hungry enough, they will eat anything. Deer eating your garden? Tips offered by East Aurora Garden ClubTry sprays. There are many commercial products, and you can make sprays at home. There are a couple drawbacks. Most of these work because they smell bad, so don’t spray just before you have people over for a party. They usually have to be reapplied after a rain. You can also try urine. Keep deer and rabbits out of your garden in the Buffalo areaTry barriers. You can fence in your yard. Double fences help, but even those may not deter a highly motivated deer. See more here: Suburban sprawl isn’t taking habitat from deer; it’s creating havens for themOne desperate gardener fenced in his whole yard, but deer were still getting in via the driveway, so he installed what he calls a deer grate. For desperate gardeners, new idea to keep deer out of your gardenMany gardeners have told me they have found success by stringing up fishing line where deer enter. The deer can’t see it, and when they encounter the fishing line, it makes them nervous. You can also try hanging old CD’s, which reflect light and flash. Use old CD’s to keep deer & rabbits away, plus more tips on garden pestsThere are many, many tips on keeping deer away because often the deer will get used to one tactic and it won’t work anymore.

How would you stop deer from eating a woodland garden?

Deer are a real problem all through the country. There are more of them now than there were in colonial days, by a long shot.Dealing with deer means employing several modes of attack at the same time. There’s a long article on my blog, wellspringkim.com, that addresses the issue of deer.Fencing the property is worth the price if you plan to stay in the house. It will make life so much easier! Install an 8′ or 8 1/2′ tall fence if the deer can see through it. They are not likely to jump over a 6 1/2′ solid fence if they can’t see where they’re going to land. But if they do jump it, and are rewarded with tempting yews and azaleas, they’ll jump it again.Deer repellent sprays work very well when applied regularly, on both the tops and bottoms of leaves. A herd of deer comes through the berm every day, and they have sampled many landscape plants. The vegetables have a taller fence (plastic fence and bird netting supported by 7′ stakes; garden “strip” is next to the house, so they can’t jump into it), and I use Deer Stopper spray (from the garden center) on the winter violas and pansies in the front.When we finish a bottle of milk, I add a cup of water, swish it around, and pour the diluted solution on the tomato tops (summer) or on shrubs, just to keep them guessing. They also dislike fatty acids, dairy, horticultural oil, Irish Spring soap (hang chunks among the branches), fine green florist’s wire strung between twigs or across a pathway, bird netting, dogs, Milorganite, fish emulsion fertilizer (great for hostas), slaughterhouse pellets, flashing mylar strips, putrescent (rotten) egg solids (in many sprays), baited electric fence…As the garden develops, transition over to deer-resistant plants. That won’t get you 100% protection, however. Try Boxwood, Mahonia, Hellebores, ferns, foxglove, Pieris japonica, Farfugium, daffodils. I love plants in the Rhododendron genus, and I will do anything to save them. That’s where the Deer Stopper will be used, when I have Rhododendrons and azaleas again. Check out the article in the blog for a “multi-pronged approach”. And good luck.

How can I keep the deer from eating my asparagus and my hostas?

Found this online-Organic Deterrents That Won't Harm WildlifeHere are a few deterrents that can help keep the deer away from your favorite plants. All of these are organic and do not harm wildlife in any way.Milorganite: Milorganite is an organic nitrogen fertilizer derived from heat-dried microbes that have digested the organic material in wastewater. The odor from milorganite is effective at keeping deer away from your gardens.Other scents that help deter the deer are:Moth BallsHuman HairStrong Smelling Soap (Irish Spring)Urine of Predators (Human, Dog, Coyote, Wolf)Disguise Those Tasty LeavesAnother effective way to deter the deer is by putting harsh tastes on the leaves of the plants you want to protect.Deer Repellants: There are commercial Deer Repellent products available that are foul smelling and tasting. Follow the directions for proper application.Cayenne Pepper: Many customers make their own deterrent by mixing cayenne pepper with water and dish detergent. The mixture can be applied to the leaves and anything that takes a bite will not want another bite.