Baffled by four-legged neighbors making a meal out of your garden? White-tailed deer, one of New York's most common species of herbivore, can "play a role in shaping the landscape," the state ...
Deer have an aversion to plants that are overly fragrant, fuzzy, thorny, or poisonous, explains Alex Kantor, owner at Perfect ...
New Jersey is home to thousands of white-tailed deer. With their fluffy white tails, big brown eyes, and quiet but curious personalities, many would agree that they are very cute. But what's not cute ...
Deer do eat hydrangeas quite happily. Keep the creatures at bay with these smart strategies from gardening experts. Fans of ...
My recent column on hellebores sparked emails from two readers. The first was from Chris, from East Goshen Township, who wrote, “Do you have other recommendations for deer-proof perennials that show ...
Hostas are big and beautiful shade-loving perennials. They love humidity, making them great plants in regions prone to humid summers. But as much as we love a hosta garden, so do deer since they love ...
Pretty soon, it'll be time to start planting in our gardens again, and every gardener has their fingers crossed for a ...
Several weeks ago we listed four o'clock, Texas mountain laurel, primrose jasmine and vincas as landscape plants that were not eaten by deer. I had one gardener respond that the four o'clock blooms ...
Deer do eat pumpkins when they get the chance. Here's how to stop them. Many garden pests will eat pumpkin plants and fruit, but deer damage is quite distinct. While rodents such as squirrels may chew ...
With fawns dropping and buck antlers growing, there is lot of deer action in neighborhoods right now. My small (19 pounds) West Highland white terrier can testify to that after she was attacked by a ...
The Hudson Valley is home to hardiness zones 6a through 7b, which provides a great climate for many deer-resistant plants. Deer are more likely to stay away from poisonous and fragrant plants, making ...