deer

How-To
Deterring Deer, Rabbits, and Javelinas From Southwestern Gardens

Gardeners invest time, money, dedication, and care into their gardens. Many of us wait for special plants to display their dazzling show of blooms, leaf colors, and fruit at unique…
Design
Dodging the Deer with Containers

I am Surinder Chadha, I live in Old Tappan in northern New Jersey. Gardening has been my hobby since childhood. In Old Tappan, we are overrun by deer, chipmunks, and…
Design
Deer-Resistant Combinations

One of my greatest challenges as a designer and deer-plagued gardener is unpredictability. There are no rules. No guarantees. Just guidelines. I’ve watched deer devour thorny shrubs and trample fragrant…
Design
Plants the Deer Don’t Eat

Susan Esche has been facing the same problem as many gardeners: hungry deer. My rural garden near a lake is becoming increasingly popular with the local deer, and this is…
Design
A Design That Defies Deer and Drought

Julia Zarcone and David Patmore have been embracing the green movement for most of their lives. Their home sits on a 3-acre hilltop in Los Altos Hills outside of the…
Article
Made for Shade

Today’s photos come from Karen Holmen: I am a long-time gardener in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. What started as a small backyard garden has grown over many years to a…
Design
The Best Garden Phlox

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 4–8) is one of those “memory” plants for me—a plant I remember from a long way back, before I even knew…
How-To
Effective Deer Deterrents

Observe the yearly patterns of deer and target your controls accordingly
Design
15 Deer-Resistant Plants

John Van Etten, former grounds superintendent at the Mohonk Mountain House in upstate New York, recommends 15 plants that deer won't eat; your experience, of course, may differ. For a…
Kitchen Gardening
Oh, Deer

Is there any way to prevent crop razing? Topics discussed in this article include dogs, repellents, behavior modification, and fences.

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