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How To Keep Deer Out Of The Garden

Well, the word has gotten out. The deer knowparents they got zapped. Unless you live in a
you have started another buffet of greenrural area, you may also find it difficult to
delicacies. Word spreads fast in the forestfind a supplier. This can be overcome by
and it won't be long before these uninvitedshopping online or traveling to rural or
guests will arrive at your garden gate. Deerfarming communities near you. Select a low
tend to feed on our gardens at night makingpowered fence designed for smaller livestock
it difficult to keep them out of the garden.- after all, you are not trying to keep
Some favorites of deer are: Apples,animals the size of horses or cattle out of
Arborvitae/white cedar, Arrow wood Viburnum,the garden. Low lying electric fences (and
Birch, Day lilies, Dogwood, Euonymus, Gardenlow powered) can be effective for Rabbits and
lilies, Hostas, Hydrangea, Impatiens, Lindenother smaller animals. They should be kept
basswood, Yews , and Roses. An importantvery low to the ground using two lines, set
factor that will effect how often deer enteron an angle away from the garden - set the
your vegetable garden, is availability offirst line about 3" above the ground and the
food in their native habitat. Unless you livesecond about 8". Keep the lines clear of
in a city, the odds are you will have deer ingrass, shrubs or any other material that will
your garden at some point. If you live in theground the charge and reduce the
country, your garden is almost like having aneffectiveness of the fence. A new electric
open invitation for dinner - everyday. Thesefence for slugs is under development in
nuisance deer can be difficult to deterCanada and should be on the market by 2007.
without taking some serious and consistentWe can not elaborate on this now, but testing
action to prevent them from enjoying a buffetis proving very successful and we will
dinner that you call your garden. So how doprovide details when given the go ahead from
you keep deer out of the garden? There arethe developer. Deer Repellent Plant Protec: A
several ways to keep deer out of your garden,new product from this all natural green Deer
some of these deer repellents you may notRepellent plant protector clips easily on
even be aware of. In addition, there are manymost plants. Emits a non-offensive garlic
plants that deer will usually avoid. One ofodor keeping deer and other unwanted pests
the hottest products to hit the market toaway. Environmentally safe with no spraying
protect your plants from deer is theand no mess. Plant Protec lasts up to 8
Scarecrow - a motion activated sprinkler thatmonths. Egg Based Deer Repellent: A another
shoots a 3 second burst of water in theproduct from is the Deer Repellent egg based
direction that triggers it. There are manyrepellent, it has been tested and proven
home remedies that may be effective, but onlyeffective against deer browsing. This unique
for a short time. Fencing is expensive, laborproduct repels by odor but, unlike some
intensive and needs to be at least six feetrepellents, Deer Away will not be offensive
high - besides, who wants to hide theirto you. Tested in independent studies by the
beautiful garden behind a fence - in someUSDA and Penn State. Deer Away was originally
case a fence is not even an option. Plantingdeveloped for use in large reforestation
deer resistant plants may deter deer untilprojects. One application will last up to 2
they get really hungry - kind of like kidsmonths. This product is designed for pines,
and spinach. Dry weather will attracted deerfirs, fruits, citrus and ornamentals. Other
to irrigated plants for the refreshingnames this product is known as include "Deer
moisture. Overall, the final consensusAway" & "Deer-Off". Human Hair: Human
amongst most gardeners is effective deerhair wrapped in a old nylon and hung on
management requires a combination ofbranches or tucked between plants will
deterrents to be effective. This includesprovide some protection against deer and
commercial repellents combined with home madevarious animals. The smell of a human
remedies as listed below. Fencing for most ofindicates danger to most wild animals and
us, is not an option and very expensive. Asshould keep deer away from these areas. Tree
such, we won't cover fencing here. Instead weGuard(tm) : Tree Guard with Bitrex(tm) is
will focus on the known alternatives. Deeranother deer deterrent. It is lightly sprayed
Repellents & Control: Use these knownon seedlings, shrubs, ornamentals, hedges and
deer repellents and controls in combinationflowers to produce a lingering nasty taste
for best results Dogs: A dog that willthat animals do not like - DO NOT USE on
actively chase away deer is probably theanything that you will be eating. The bitter
number one, most effective deer deterrenttasting Bitrex is locked into the plant
there is. If your dog does not wonder, keepsurface forming a "protective jacket" which
him out at night and you should have noresists dew, snow, rain and vaporization. One
further problem with deer. If fido is aquart can covers 250-400 seedlings, one
little on the lazy side, other alternativesgallon - approximately 1000 seedlings. Not a
as listed below may warrant attention. Theconcentrate - ready to go! Tree Guard does
Scarecrow: The Scarecrow is a motionnot wash off, it adheres with a single
activated sprinkler that works both day andapplication and continues to protect through
night. It not only scares away deer, but isall kinds of weather. The Manufacturer states
effective for cats, dogs, rabbits, raccoonsthat Tree Guard is the most effective deer
and larger birds. It sprays a maximum 35 footdeterrent on the market today. We have not
stream of water for 3 seconds. One 9 voltused it, so we cannot back this one up. Bar
battery will provide approximately 3000Soap: Said to work by a number of gardeners,
bursts of water. Works on water pressureTake a piece of ivory soap, drill a hole in
between 30 - 80 psi (use a pressure reducerit, tie it to the plant. The deer won't come
at higher psi), is fully adjustable and comesnear your plant. You can also put a bar in an
with a 24 month warranty. Liquid Fenceold stocking and hang in shrubs - try to find
Â(R): All natural, the long lastinga location, like under large leaves, that
Liquid Fence Â(R) Deer & Rabbitwill protect the soap from rain and watering
Repellent will stop deer and rabbits from- the bar of soap will last much longer.
eating your flowers, shrubs, vegetableSound Based Deterrents: Their are a number of
plants, trees and vines. And rest assured, itmotion activated sound based deterrents
won't harm your plants or animals! Theavailable. However, for most people these can
manufacturer offers a written 100% money backcause more problems with neighbors, than the
guarantee. Features as noted on the Liquidpositive results in your garden. Imagine the
FenceÂ(R) website: * Environmentally safeneighbors delight, when a high pitched noise
and biodegradable * USDA field tested *goes off several times during the we hours of
Easy-to-use * Long lasting and rain resistantthe night. If you live in a remote, rural
* Family & pet friendly * 100% Money Backarea and feel you won't be woken up in the
Guarantee * Member tested and recommended bynight by such products, check around online
the National Home Gardening Club! * We havefor possible suppliers. Marigolds - Myth or
not used this product, but it has beenFact?: It has been suggested that marigolds
recommended by fellow gardeners - usually theplanted in a garden will keep deer away. I
most reliable source. Electric Fence: Thehave tried this on several occasions with
electric fence is often overlooked by manylittle effect. This does not mean it will not
gardeners. It is very effective for cattlework. It is possible that I did not plant
and horses and offers some protection againstenough, or that I used the wrong variety. If
deer - although if they jump over and neveryou want to try this, I would plant around
touch it, they will not be afraid of it.the plants deer like to eat. Marigolds are
Fortunately, deer tend to graze and nibble asattractive and are reported to keep away
they feed and the odds are in your favor thatvarious insects so it will do any harm to
they will touch your fence and flee,plant them regardless. Now, if none of these
realizing this area is better left alone.solutions keeps the inquisitive deer out of
Electric fences are best used for theyour garden, a regular fence may be your only
vegetable garden in back yards, were publicchoice. However, it is a pretty good bet
access is restricted. You do not want theyou'll have success with one of these
neighbors kids running home and telling theiroptions. Good Luck!



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