However, if your garden contains fruits and vegetables favored by deer, they just may go the extra mile. In deer proof gardening, for instance, this can be quite literal since plants that smell offensive to deer can deter them from their favorite edibles.
By stripping the bark from the trunk which can damage the health of the plants. This will help you decide if electric, netting or permanent wood or wire is the best way to keep out the animals.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...
Not only do they feast on garden veggies, shrubs and trees, but deer also cause damage by trampling plants and rubbingTrying to keep deer out of the garden can be frustrating to say the least but with a little know how and ingenuity, your efforts for...
Yes, the deer do love roses, and it does not seem to matter if the roses are the popularor the wonderful David Austin shrub roses. The deer love peanut butter and will try to lick it off, but when they do so, they get a little shock that sends them in...
These don't work as well in areas with plenty of rain though. However, those of us in more rural or under developed areas are quite familiar with the issue. Much of the reliability on such items depends upon how hungry and how adapted to humans deer are...
Therefore, don't be alarmed if even some of your so-called deer resistant plants become a quick snack.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });While there are numerous plants that can be used to create a deer...
These plants come in a rainbow of colors and all heights from rock garden size to tall and stately. Any gardener who finds deer in the neighborhood will never look at Bambi the same way again.
These materials protect the tree from deer damage without causing damage of their own when force is applied to their surfaces. If just one section of the tree's cambium is damaged, it might survive, but deer will often rub most of the way around a tree,...
The best results seem to be obtained when people consistently monitor and alternate repellent types.Commercial repellents can be purchased that contain denatonium saccharide, which makes things taste bitter.
Water slowly and deeply after planting and keep the soil moist until the transplants are well-established.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });St. John's wort makes an attractive ground cover and soil stabilizer.
That bushy plant in your garden bearing yellow flowers summer through fall, the one known as“Hidcote”) may be considered low-maintenance, but it flowers more prolifically if you give it an annual haircut.
Mowing may be a somewhat effective method too, according to info on St. John's wort control.For larger areas where manual control is not feasible, you may need to bring in chemicals for St. John's wort control, such as 2,4-D mixed at 2 quarts per acre.have...
In cold regions, apply a few inches of mulch around cut plants to protect roots from freezes.Other than that, Tutsan care is practically effortless. It was a common medicinal plant.
What is St. Andrew's cross? Mature height is 24 to 36 inches (60-91 cm.).Water St. Andrew's Cross regularly until new growth appears, indicating that the plant has rooted. It is often found in swamps and wetlands.St. Andrew's cross plant is named for...
But for a rake that could very well be closing in on 75 years old, it's performing admirably and is a valuable piece of our hay-making collection. They had evidently been deposited there years ago by the previous owner of the farm—further evidence (if...
Silver sage is pretty tough in that it is somewhat drought-tolerant and deer-resistant...but please, don't abuse yours like I did mine. Or place it at the feet of a dark-colored shrub such as a(aka ‘Eva') elderberry.
Numerous home remedies are reputed to keep critters at bay, and an entire industry has created all sorts of commercial products that claim to repel animals and protect your prized plants.
I am certain this is dependent upon the amount of food available in the wooded areas, pastures and crop fields. Deer have different preferences from region to region and varying tastes from creature to creature.
The bulbs will flower for a full month the following April or May, depending on the zone in which you garden. When you consider the beauty Crown Imperials bring to your garden and the fact that they effectively repel varmints, the price is well worth...
It also promotes policies that protect human health, the global environment and the ability to sustain life for future generations. Five years ago this week, the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production released their report “ Putting Meat...
Here are some ideas to get you on your feet. Before cozying up at the craft table, head outdoors to respectfully and sustainably collect useful items: pinecones , branches, dried leaves, deadwood, crop residues and berries.
The contagious Johne's disease, also known as Paratuberculosis, is estimated to cost the U.S. dairy industry more than $220 million each year. They took blood samples for one year and then measured immune and serological responses of calves using novel...
Unfortunately, there isn't a permanent solution. Hollies that are "sometimes severely damaged" and not as well-suited to deter deer are Blue holly, Japanese holly and Pernyi holly.Hollies can tolerate some shade, but plant them in full sun for the best...
Soon people began to slow down their cars to look at his bird house. All the insides are removable for easy cleaning." It appears (in the following pictures) that some of John's friends wish he would create some fun houses for them as well...I mainly...
But, our browse is not as heavy as some other areas near where we live. They ate a lot of stuff this past winter that they aren't ‘supposed to' eat including boxwood (!), dogwood, hollies, and oakleaf hydrangea.
Late August in western North Carolina is beautiful to see, but miserable to feel: sweltering heat and high humidity. All eight members of the class headed up the steep hill behind Davidson to the Folk School's greenhouse, where we were given our supplies...
I had breakfast in the communal dining room (forgot about good old Southern grits!) and headed off to my first day of class from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We made ladyfinger cake, chocolate mousse in chocolate cups and chocolate leaves for decorating.
