How to keep deer from eating my arborvitae?

Linda
by Linda

IN the winter the deer eat my arborvitae. What to do?

  4 answers
  • Cor32419347 Cor32419347 on Oct 17, 2018

    Deer will eat anything regardless if the product states it’s deer proof. Your best defense is to erect a deer proof fence around your plant. Chicken wire works well with several metal or wooden supports spaced evenly around your plant. You need to know that deer are smart. They know to lean on your plant structure and it will come crashing down. So that being said, invest in a permanent fixture if you truly want to deerproof it. After that, you just need to trim your pretty plant so it stays within the safety zone. The initial investment may be more than you want to pay but it will pay off in spades as you enjoy the natural beauty of your plant. Good luck!!!🍀

    • Linda Linda on Oct 17, 2018

      Thank you so much, but I forgot to mention I have a row of 20. They have come back somewhat from last years onslaught, but don't know if they can withstand it again.

  • Slb31393976 Slb31393976 on Oct 17, 2018

    Ace hardware or Agway sell coyote or wolf urine pellets, deer believe the predator is nearby.

  • Amanda Amanda on Oct 17, 2018

    Hello. I would put deer netting around them. Good Luck!

  • Lori Baker Lori Baker on Oct 18, 2018

    My Incle had deer on his field and he cut up bars of Irish Spring and he doesn't have them at all.