Deer might be beautiful and fun to look at, but they sure can wreck havoc on your garden or lawn! Not known for being particularly discriminate or picky eaters, they can ravage a bountiful and healthy vegetable garden overnight: not to mention the damage that they can cause to your flowers and landscaping. Deer repellent is often one of the first things that homeowners look for when gardening season rolls around in order to keep these pesky creatures out. Aside from some of the popular barriers, however, there are also some deer repellent plants that can deter these sneaky four legged creatures from causing too much trouble.

You have probably already learned that deer will eat just about anything. So what can you plant that deer would not eat? One thing that successful land owners have discovered is that deer tend to stay away from plants that have strong fragrances. That means that things such as Russian sage, lemon balm, bee balm are generally good options. They are not particularly fond of the following flowers: daffodils, marigolds, and hyacinths. Planting these around the perimeter of the area that you want deer to avoid might be helpful in keeping them out. Aside from roses, which they do like, deer also tend to avoid plants that have thorns or might stick them. Barberry, purple coneflower, and cleome are good examples of these types of plants and might also deter them from entering your garden.

If you are using deer repellent, remember to change it every few months. They can actually get used to the taste and smell of repellent so mixing it up can help keep them away longer. Also, you will want to avoid spraying it on certain plants that you intend to eat as some types of repellent are not edible and could be dangerous. Always make sure that you read the labels before you spray it on anything that you think you might consume later. As you are spraying, remember to spray new growth. That is what is going to be the most enticing to the deer.

A natural repellent that many people have good luck with employing is coyote urine. Spraying this around the perimeter of your garden or lawn might be enough to keep them from straying into your area. Human urine can also be effective, although this might be a method that is a bit too unconventional to consider using. There are invisible fences and barriers that can be purchased and sometimes this is enough. Simply building a wooden fence is generally not enough, however, since these animals are known for being great jumpers and can sail across a fence as gracefully as they can sail across a mud puddle.

Most people find that using several different approaches is the best way to keep these nimble creatures out of your yard. That means that you should consider combining barriers, repellents, and plants in conjunction with one other. Invisible fences, barking dogs, strong scents, prickly plants, and plants that deer simply are not interested in eating, will all work together to ensure that your yard is not the most desirable one on the block to pay a visit to.

Author Bio: Stewart Wrighter is researching a deer repellent for use at his home. He has discovered that deer repellent plants may do the job.

Category: Home Management
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