How To Keep Deer Out Of The Garden

Well, the word has gotten out. The deer knowzapped. Unless you live in a rural area, you may
you have started another buffet of greenalso find it difficult to find a supplier. This can be
delicacies. Word spreads fast in the forest and itovercome by shopping online or traveling to rural
won't be long before these uninvited guests willor farming communities near you. Select a low
arrive at your garden gate. Deer tend to feed onpowered fence designed for smaller livestock -
our gardens at night making it difficult to keepafter all, you are not trying to keep animals the
them out of the garden. Some favorites of deersize of horses or cattle out of the garden. Low
are: Apples, Arborvitae/white cedar, Arrow woodlying electric fences (and low powered) can be
Viburnum, Birch, Day lilies, Dogwood, Euonymus,effective for Rabbits and other smaller animals.
Garden lilies, Hostas, Hydrangea, Impatiens, LindenThey should be kept very low to the ground
basswood, Yews , and Roses. An importantusing two lines, set on an angle away from the
factor that will effect how often deer enter yourgarden - set the first line about 3" above the
vegetable garden, is availability of food in theirground and the second about 8". Keep the lines
native habitat. Unless you live in a city, the oddsclear of grass, shrubs or any other material that
are you will have deer in your garden at somewill ground the charge and reduce the
point. If you live in the country, your garden iseffectiveness of the fence. A new electric fence
almost like having an open invitation for dinner -for slugs is under development in Canada and
everyday. These nuisance deer can be difficult toshould be on the market by 2007. We can not
deter without taking some serious and consistentelaborate on this now, but testing is proving very
action to prevent them from enjoying a buffetsuccessful and we will provide details when given
dinner that you call your garden. So how do youthe go ahead from the developer. Deer Repellent
keep deer out of the garden? There are severalPlant Protec: A new product from this all natural
ways to keep deer out of your garden, some ofgreen Deer Repellent plant protector clips easily
these deer repellents you may not even beon most plants. Emits a non-offensive garlic odor
aware of. In addition, there are many plants thatkeeping deer and other unwanted pests away.
deer will usually avoid. One of the hottestEnvironmentally safe with no spraying and no
products to hit the market to protect your plantsmess. Plant Protec lasts up to 8 months. Egg
from deer is the Scarecrow - a motion activatedBased Deer Repellent: A another product from is
sprinkler that shoots a 3 second burst of water inthe Deer Repellent egg based repellent, it has
the direction that triggers it. There are manybeen tested and proven effective against deer
home remedies that may be effective, but onlybrowsing. This unique product repels by odor but,
for a short time. Fencing is expensive, laborunlike some repellents, Deer Away will not be
intensive and needs to be at least six feet high -offensive to you. Tested in independent studies
besides, who wants to hide their beautiful gardenby the USDA and Penn State. Deer Away was
behind a fence - in some case a fence is notoriginally developed for use in large reforestation
even an option. Planting deer resistant plants mayprojects. One application will last up to 2 months.
deter deer until they get really hungry - kind ofThis product is designed for pines, firs, fruits,
like kids and spinach. Dry weather will attractedcitrus and ornamentals. Other names this product
deer to irrigated plants for the refreshingis known as include "Deer Away" &
moisture. Overall, the final consensus amongst"Deer-Off". Human Hair: Human hair wrapped in a
most gardeners is effective deer managementold nylon and hung on branches or tucked
requires a combination of deterrents to bebetween plants will provide some protection
effective. This includes commercial repellentsagainst deer and various animals. The smell of a
combined with home made remedies as listedhuman indicates danger to most wild animals and
below. Fencing for most of us, is not an optionshould keep deer away from these areas. Tree
and very expensive. As such, we won't coverGuard(tm) : Tree Guard with Bitrex(tm) is another
fencing here. Instead we will focus on the knowndeer deterrent. It is lightly sprayed on seedlings,
alternatives. Deer Repellents & Control: Useshrubs, ornamentals, hedges and flowers to
these known deer repellents and controls inproduce a lingering nasty taste that animals do
combination for best results Dogs: A dog that willnot like - DO NOT USE on anything that you will
actively chase away deer is probably the numberbe eating. The bitter tasting Bitrex is locked into
one, most effective deer deterrent there is. Ifthe plant surface forming a "protective jacket"
your dog does not wonder, keep him out at nightwhich resists dew, snow, rain and vaporization.
and you should have no further problem withOne quart can covers 250-400 seedlings, one
deer. If fido is a little on the lazy side, othergallon - approximately 1000 seedlings. Not a
alternatives as listed below may warrant attention.concentrate - ready to go! Tree Guard does not
The Scarecrow: The Scarecrow is a motionwash off, it adheres with a single application and
activated sprinkler that works both day and night.continues to protect through all kinds of weather.
It not only scares away deer, but is effective forThe Manufacturer states that Tree Guard is the
cats, dogs, rabbits, raccoons and larger birds. Itmost effective deer deterrent on the market
sprays a maximum 35 foot stream of water fortoday. We have not used it, so we cannot back
3 seconds. One 9 volt battery will providethis one up. Bar Soap: Said to work by a number
approximately 3000 bursts of water. Works onof gardeners, Take a piece of ivory soap, drill a
water pressure between 30 - 80 psi (use ahole in it, tie it to the plant. The deer won't come
pressure reducer at higher psi), is fully adjustablenear your plant. You can also put a bar in an old
and comes with a 24 month warranty. Liquidstocking and hang in shrubs - try to find a
Fence Â(R): All natural, the long lastinglocation, like under large leaves, that will protect
Liquid Fence Â(R) Deer & Rabbitthe soap from rain and watering - the bar of
Repellent will stop deer and rabbits from eatingsoap will last much longer. Sound Based
your flowers, shrubs, vegetable plants, trees andDeterrents: Their are a number of motion
vines. And rest assured, it won't harm your plantsactivated sound based deterrents available.
or animals! The manufacturer offers a writtenHowever, for most people these can cause more
100% money back guarantee. Features as notedproblems with neighbors, than the positive results
on the Liquid FenceÂ(R) website: *in your garden. Imagine the neighbors delight,
Environmentally safe and biodegradable * USDAwhen a high pitched noise goes off several times
field tested * Easy-to-use * Long lasting and rainduring the we hours of the night. If you live in a
resistant * Family & pet friendly * 100%remote, rural area and feel you won't be woken
Money Back Guarantee * Member tested andup in the night by such products, check around
recommended by the National Home Gardeningonline for possible suppliers. Marigolds - Myth or
Club! * We have not used this product, but it hasFact?: It has been suggested that marigolds
been recommended by fellow gardeners - usuallyplanted in a garden will keep deer away. I have
the most reliable source. Electric Fence: Thetried this on several occasions with little effect.
electric fence is often overlooked by manyThis does not mean it will not work. It is possible
gardeners. It is very effective for cattle andthat I did not plant enough, or that I used the
horses and offers some protection against deer -wrong variety. If you want to try this, I would
although if they jump over and never touch it,plant around the plants deer like to eat. Marigolds
they will not be afraid of it. Fortunately, deer tendare attractive and are reported to keep away
to graze and nibble as they feed and the oddsvarious insects so it will do any harm to plant
are in your favor that they will touch your fencethem regardless. Now, if none of these solutions
and flee, realizing this area is better left alone.keeps the inquisitive deer out of your garden, a
Electric fences are best used for the vegetableregular fence may be your only choice. However,
garden in back yards, were public access isit is a pretty good bet you'll have success with
restricted. You do not want the neighbors kidsone of these options. Good Luck!
running home and telling their parents they got