Top Deer Resistant Plants And Flowers For Your Garden
Your garden should typically be a visual feast for your eyes, not a buffet for deer. You can’t entirely deer-proof your garden, but you can surely add plants and flowers that can repulse deer, and reduce the deer-damage to some extent.
Here is a list of a few deer resistant plants and flowers that will make your garden look luscious as well as help chase the local deer population away.
Lavender
If you are in the mood to confuse some deer , then lavender is your go-to option. Plant these all over your garden and watch the deer twitch their noses. Deer are resistant to strong-smelling scents like lavender, and usually, avoid it.
Boxwood
Boxwoods come in all shapes and sizes and are extremely multi-faceted. What repels deer from them is their tacky leaves. These get the name “boxwood” as they are usually used as borders in the shape of a box, using them at the edges of your garden might prevent deer from stepping into your garden as well.
Spirea
No one knows for sure what it is about spirea that puts a deer off. But they are well known to keep your garden deer free in the late summer and spring season.
Ornamental Grass
Other than chasing off deer, these are wonderful for covering ground or protecting moist soil from direct sunlight. They are yet another Japanese species. They are super lush and give off a fresh green look to your garden, a must add. They even spread on their own, via underground routes and are suitable for slightly warmer weather.
Barberry
Deer avoid barberries due to their sharp spine. This flower is available in various sizes and is super attractive. They are a must add to your garden even if it isn’t just for the deer, having them is basically killing two birds with one stone
Coreopsis
A long blooming flower attracts honey bees and butterflies which deters deer from coming by. They are gorgeous for a long stretch of bloom for the year.
Holly
Apparently, everything about a holly deters deer from coming near it. These annually blooming flowering plants are usually avoided by the deer. Varieties like American holly and Chinese holly are the best deer resistant plants out there.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendrons are poisonous for deer and they sniff it out before deciding to munch on it. Using them in your garden will definitely reduce the frequency of deer coming to your garden.
Final words
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