Deer in the Landscape

Deer Deer feed on many plants and trees. They love vegetables, flowers, and the tender tips of young trees. They also damage trees by rubbing their antlers against them. They'll dig up a lawn in search of grubs, the fall favorite of many forest animals.

Stopping them from doing what comes natural, foraging for food, can be difficult, especially during long snowy winters when food supplies are scarce.

Most landscapes are like a drive through restaurant for a hungry deer. You have several options: ignore the animals and just admire their intrinsic value, plant less of their favorite foods, or try controlling their feeding habits.

There are several deer repellent products available that promise to reduce feeding on valuable plants and trees. Many are short-lived, and once the deer become accustom to the odor or taste, they may become ineffective. It is best to change products or methods on a regular basis.

Some home remedies include:

Hang a bar of soap in a mesh bag from a tree. Fragrant soaps such as Lifebuoy, Irish Spring, and Dial seem to work the best. If there are several trees to protect, use hotel-size bars, or cut the larger bars into several pieces. Tie the bags to the ends of the branches so that any soap that drips off during a rain or snowstorm will not drip onto the trunk. There has been some reports that rabbits will gnaw on the soap residue.
Human or dog hair can also be placed in mesh bags or nylons and hung from tree branches.
Baby powder, blood meal, or bone meal will also provide some resistance to their feeding, but these will require continued, repeat applications.

A final word...

Deer are beautiful creatures and fascinating to watch. Keeping your landscape in tack with them browsing through the isles can be a frustrating and perhaps a hopeless task, so sit back and enjoy Mother Nature doing her thing-- at your expense.

Special deer fencing systems

Benner's Gardens offers special high-strength, wire-like mesh material constructed of UV stable black polypropylene that is easy to install, and provides long-term deer protection of your garden and landscaped areas without changing the appearance of your property. Virtually invisible deer fencing

Benner's Gardens is focused on supplying our customers with a variety of the finest quality deer deterrent systems that are extremely effective, aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective, and long-lasting. They are committed to providing the highest level of service to their customers, and are focused on creating and maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between employees, customers, vendors, and installers.

Deer roaming through the landscape


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	>>Home > Deer in the Landscape Deer feed on many plants and trees. They love vegetables, flowers, and the tender tips of young trees. They also damage trees by rubbing their antlers against them. They'll dig up a lawn in search of grubs, the fall favorite of many forest animals. Stopping them from doing what comes natural, foraging for food, can be difficult, especially during long snowy winters when food supplies are scarce. Most landscapes are like a drive through restaurant for a hungry deer. You have several options: ignore the animals and just admire their intrinsic value, plant less of their favorite foods, or try controlling their feeding habits. There are several deer repellent products available that promise to reduce feeding on valuable plants and trees. Many are short-lived, and once the deer become accustom to the odor or taste, they may become ineffective. It is best to change products or methods on a regular basis. *Some home remedies include:* Hang a bar of soap in a mesh bag from a tree. Fragrant soaps such as Lifebuoy, Irish Spring, and Dial seem to work the best. If there are several trees to protect, use hotel-size bars, or cut the larger bars into several pieces. Tie the bags to the ends of the branches so that any soap that drips off during a rain or snowstorm will not drip onto the trunk. There has been some reports that rabbits will gnaw on the soap residue. Human or dog hair can also be placed in mesh bags or nylons and hung from tree branches. Baby powder, blood meal, or bone meal will also provide some resistance to their feeding, but these will require continued, repeat applications. A final word... Deer are beautiful creatures and fascinating to watch. Keeping your landscape in tack with them browsing through the isles can be a frustrating and perhaps a hopeless task, so sit back and enjoy Mother Nature doing her thing-- at your expense. Special deer fencing systems Benner's Gardens offers special high-strength, wire-like mesh material constructed of UV stable black polypropylene that is easy to install, and provides long-term deer protection of your garden and landscaped areas without changing the appearance of your property. Benner's Gardens is focused on supplying our customers with a variety of the finest quality deer deterrent systems that are extremely effective, aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective, and long-lasting. They are committed to providing the highest level of service to their customers, and are focused on creating and maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between employees, customers, vendors, and installers.

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