Partly depends on where you live. I live in rural northern midwest area so lots of critters. I use mostly perennial plants and they don't bother my salvia, yarrow, chives, allium, catmint, ferns, daffodils. lily of the valley. If you check online for deer resistant plants, there will be lots of them - but, as the pros warn, deer will eat just about anything if they are hungry enough. Some of our prettiest flowers are toxic or just unpleasant for eating, also. And you can check what other gardeners are having good luck with. Hope you have a beautiful summer.
Lantana, lavender, lambs ear, bleeding heart, peony, foxglove, Russian sage and poppies. Bearded Iris... like what Rosie said above it would help to know where you are from. I am Posting things that I plant. I am from Texas , north Texas growing zone 8. These are what work well for me and what grows well in my area.
Hello. Excellent question! Its best to be informed and proactive.
This was one of my exam questions.
Perhaps these references might help you.
Generally unless you want to construct tall fencing being aware of what deer like and dislike is advisable and to be aware of repellents effectiveness.
1-Preventive deterrent by plant/ landscaping choices could offer deer resistance
Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/download.php?strPubID=E271 This publication can offer homeowner comprehensive detailing that might aid in making the right choices before planting. Regional differences in deer species and plants could apply.
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Partly depends on where you live. I live in rural northern midwest area so lots of critters. I use mostly perennial plants and they don't bother my salvia, yarrow, chives, allium, catmint, ferns, daffodils. lily of the valley. If you check online for deer resistant plants, there will be lots of them - but, as the pros warn, deer will eat just about anything if they are hungry enough. Some of our prettiest flowers are toxic or just unpleasant for eating, also. And you can check what other gardeners are having good luck with. Hope you have a beautiful summer.
Lantana, lavender, lambs ear, bleeding heart, peony, foxglove, Russian sage and poppies. Bearded Iris... like what Rosie said above it would help to know where you are from. I am Posting things that I plant. I am from Texas , north Texas growing zone 8. These are what work well for me and what grows well in my area.
Hello. Excellent question! Its best to be informed and proactive.
This was one of my exam questions.
Perhaps these references might help you.
Generally unless you want to construct tall fencing being aware of what deer like and dislike is advisable and to be aware of repellents effectiveness.
1-Preventive deterrent by plant/ landscaping choices could offer deer resistance
Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/download.php?strPubID=E271 This publication can offer homeowner comprehensive detailing that might aid in making the right choices before planting. Regional differences in deer species and plants could apply.
2-Deer a garden pest
https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/HORT/HORT-62/HORT-62-PDF.pdf