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I’m Barbra Sundquist and I’ve been gardening in deer country for over 20 years. In that time I have learned through trial and error how to create a deer proof garden. On this website I share what I’ve learned in the hopes that I can save you some frustration and expense. Enjoy!
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Is boxwood deer proof? The answer is "yes". Keep in mind, though, that if deer have the run of a property, ...
5 Ways to Deer Proof Your Garden
To discourage deer from eating your garden, you have have five basic options. Fence the deer out. Plant things out of ...
Is a Deer Proof Garden Possible?
Some people will tell you that there is no such thing as "deer proof". While it's true that deer will ...
Public Gardens
Artist’s Deer Proof Garden One of the most charming deer proof gardens I have ever visited is the Yellowpoint, BC garden of artists Grant Leir and Nixie Barton. They have their entire garden fenced with handmade willow panels. You can visit their garden during their art gallery open hours, which are 11 - 5 Thursday through Sunday.
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Advice on Deer Repellents (Video)Deer repellents are basically anything that deer don’t like to smell or taste. One of the best tips in this short video on deer repellents is that deer get used to any repellent - so change your products from time to time. Also, deer repellents wear off so you need to reapply, especially after [...]
