This web page provides a four-step plan for creating deer-proof gardens, including tips on choosing deer-resistant plants, installing the right garden deer fence, and using other tactics to keep deer away. Deer are muscular and strong animals that can push through or jump over plastic/fabric netting, causing more damage to plants. To deter deer from your garden, learn about five foolproof methods, including plants, barriers, scare tactics, and repellents.
Deer are less likely to be eaten by plants and how to identify their damage. Natural repellents, barriers, and aromatics can be used to protect plants. Some effective and inexpensive deer fencing suggestions include judging a height that local deer cannot jump over, designing a system to roll up the sides in the summer, attaching screen or mesh in its place, or using bird netting to drape over shrubs.
A physical barrier is considered the most effective method for keeping deer from eating up the landscape. Plastic netting or floating row covers can be used as a physical barrier. Gardeners in their area have found various methods that work or don’t work for them to keep deer away. A second line hung at 2 feet can also help, especially with younger deer. Metal or plastic stakes that blend into the garden can also be used to keep deer away.
In summary, this web page offers a comprehensive guide to creating deer-proof gardens, covering methods such as choosing deer-resistant plants, installing a strong perimeter fence, and using natural repellents, barriers, and aromatics to protect plants.
📹 A Simple Deer PROOF Garden!
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What repels deer?
Deer-repelling plants with strong aromas like lavender, catmint, garlic, or chives can be effective in repelling deer. Roses, which are thorny and may be a favorite snack for some deer, can also be used as a repellent. It’s essential to learn which plants are not favored by deer and ask other homeowners and gardeners for suggestions. Plants and shrubs can also be used as texture-based repellents, such as poisonous plants like daffodils, Mullein or lamb’s ear, Russian olive, boxwood, and oleander, which are prickly and unpleasant to chew. However, deer will eat whatever it can find, so there are no deer-proof plants, only deer-resistant ones.
How do I stop deer from eating my plants?
To prevent deer from eating your outdoor plants, follow these six tips:
- Choose deer-resistant plants.
- Place bar soap near plants.
- Scatter human hair around plants.
- Apply a deer-repellant spray.
- Add a motion sensor near plants.\n6
These tips will help prevent deer from eating your plants, which can cause damage to your garden. By following these tips, you can ensure your plants remain a healthy and safe space for deer to thrive.
How do I keep deer away from my tomato plants?
To protect your tomato plants from deer, consider installing a deer fence, building a micro-enclosure, hanging a bar of soap, spraying the soil with a raw egg mixture, and adding bone and blood meal to the soil. Deer are known to eat various vegetables, shrubs, perennials, and annual flowers, making it difficult to identify their damage on your crop. Vegetable gardens provide a tasty bounty for both humans and deer, as their native habitats are increasingly taken up by housing developments.
Deer are drawn to vegetable gardens where food sources are plentiful and nutritious, and humans and deer share many favorite edible plants, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, strawberries, and sweet corn. Tomatoes are not on the preferred plant list for deer, but they can be unpredictable and may take a few bites of pungent tomato foliage or ripe fruit if other food sources are limited.
Do lights keep deer away?
Solar lights are effective in repelling deer, as they avoid emitting light sources like flashing or moving ones. This makes them an attractive option for homeowners living in areas with heavy deer populations. Solar lights are not only cost-effective but also last longer than ordinary ones due to their weather-resistant nature. Deer are more active at night, making them more likely to be spotted after dark. Most animals can see in low light conditions, making them more likely to be spotted after dark. However, deer are exceptions to this rule, as they can see in low light conditions.
What smell do deer hate the most?
Deer are highly sensitive to certain smells, with the top ten smells they dislike being mint, bloodmeal, garlic, human hair, Irish Spring soap, hot pepper, eucalyptus, lavender, predator urine, and fennel. If you need help with deer-resistant landscaping, Lawn Love can help. They offer DIY options or can connect you with local landscaping or gardening services. By implementing these strategies, you can create a beautiful, deer-resistant garden or yard that deer won’t want to eat.
What smell keeps deer away from plants?
Acanthus, barberry, and globe thistle are some plants that deter deer with their long spikes and dark green foliage. Barrenwort is a highly deer-resistant perennial with low-growing soft pink flowers in the spring, which works well along fences or near water features. Bee Balm is a favorite for pollinators but deer hate its strong smell and mosquitos too. Bleeding Heart is a beautiful perennial with heart-shaped flowers that repels deer and grows best in partial shade.
Chives are a deer deterrent due to their smell and repellent properties. Other kitchen-staple plants that repel deer include dill, fennel, leeks, mint, and onions. Daffodils are hardy, low-maintenance flowers that add color and greenery to early spring landscapes. Iris, a perennial that grows from bulbs, comes in a rainbow of colors and is a real deterrent for deer. Lamb’s Ear, a perennial with soft, wooly leaves and spikes of pink or purple flowers, attracts bees and hummingbirds.
Marigolds are essential pest-control tools, helping get rid of harmful nematodes when planted between crops like cucumbers and strawberries. Oregano is an easy-to-grow herb that helps keep deer at bay and works great as a container plant or spreading ground cover.
Peonies, including lavender and boxwood family plants, have thick, fibrous leaves that act as a deer repellent. Rosemary attracts bees and hummingbirds while the fragrance of flowers turns deer away. Russian Sage attracts bees and hummingbirds while the dusty, grayish color repels deer. Yarrow, a perennial wildflower with feathery foliage and bitter taste, repels deer.
Can you spray something on plants to keep deer away?
To create homemade deer repellent, mix 8 ounces of white vinegar with 6 drops of peppermint and 4 drops of rosemary essential oil in a 16-ounce spray bottle. Spray the mixture onto plants, avoiding consuming any potential food. The repellent lasts around two weeks unless rainy, while essential oil-based repellents can last up to five weeks without rain. Soap deer repellent lasts until the scent is gone or the soap dissolves by moisture. Reapply the repellent after rainfall or every two weeks, and add new soap deer repellent when the old one disintegrates.
What is the best homemade deer repellent?
A homemade deer repellent made from garlic, hot pepper, water, and dish soap is effective. Physical barriers like fences and deer-resistant hedges can also deter deer from eating plants. Deer are sensitive to smells and dislike strong fragrances, so repellent solutions can deter them from eating plants. Deer-resistant plants with strong smells, spiky leaves, or toxic properties can also ward off deer.
Does sprinkling cinnamon keep deer away?
Lavender borders and cinnamon mulch are effective ways to repel deer from your garden. Lavender is a beautiful and calming plant that repels deer, while cinnamon is a natural and safe method to protect plants. Rotating through different scents may provide the best protection over time. To create an eye-catching and deer-resistant garden, consider working with a professional landscaping company. These experts can weave deer-repellent plants into your design, creating a serene outdoor space without the worry of deer intrusions.
By incorporating plants that naturally keep deer at bay, you can maintain a beautiful, thriving garden that is also a deer-resistant haven. Collaborating with professionals ensures that your garden not only looks great but also is a deer-resistant haven.
📹 A GADGET THAT WILL KEEP DEER OUT OF YOUR GARDEN!! IT ACTUALLY WORKS!!
Today’s vlog is all about seeing if this little “Solar Animal Repeller” actually works…..we’ll put it to the test here on the farm and see …
For ornamental plants, Carolina Reaper powder, dish soap, and water work well. Mix it up and spray it on. Wear a mask, gloves, and goggles to protect yourself. Dripped some on my hand and it turned red. But, my tulips have been untouched since the first bite was spit out. Deer and rabbits are leaving them alone.
Before I would recommend them, I would test them for 3 or 4 weeks to see if the deer become accustomed to them and they stop working. Ultrasonic deer whistles for vehicles that came out almost 35 years ago worked for a while until the deer became accustomed to them. Idea was they were supposed to stop deer off the road, when a vehicle with the whistles was approaching. I know several folk who swore by them at first, only to later hit deer while using the whistles. Would be wonderful for everyone in deer country if they work. I don’t think a one night test is much of a serious trial.
The motion detector water sprayer works when nothing else will. Below state game lands here and tried everything but this. The sprayer needs to be moved around from time to time, a two minute job, and you will forget it’s there and get wet sometimes. We always say we are going to put it on a timer, but never have. We have two. Bad part is when freezing weather comes you are done! It keeps the deer from my pond plants in the summer. Used for about 15 years, I think.
the way that i see it, you have to use several methods to get rid of deer. i invested a lot of money on junk to do this. i did find something that does work for me, and it’s called the “ORBIT”. it has a motion sensor and has night vision as well. the only problem that i had was that it was too damn good when it came to sensing things, like cars and people. i had to place them in a certain way so as to not disturb my neighbors by getting them wet, lol. it’s a sprinkler that shoots out a strong spray, makes clicking noises while it moves from side to side wetting and surprising the deer. i wish i had the article footage of one of them approaching my open fence, thinking it was cool to get in the garden without knowing that the Orbit was about 10ft from it. when the Orbit detected the deer (this was at night), the Orbit went off and scared the hell out of the deer and it actually took down part of the fence in its haste to get away. the deer always show up, but the Orbit keeps them away. if anyone is interested, they are sold on Amazon.
The State of Maine allows farmers to put the deer and any large pests in the freezer if they are doing crop damage or hurting livestock. I had a farmer who had asked me if I was a hunter and asked if I was tagged for moose cause they were doing property and crop damage. Unfortunately I didn’t that year.
Hi thanks for the article, we have pigeons under our balcony, there is a free space between the floor of the balcony and the ceiling of the dpwnstairs neighbours roof, they sneak into that gap, very difficult to deal with them. Do you think putting this device on the floor of our balcony will help please? The birds will not see the device, it will be qbpve them, so only the sound will be there, is this enough you think? We are very desperate, please any advice will help
I’m on the hunt for something to keep the deer out of a hard-to-fence garden area. They’ve all but decimated my vegetables this summer. I’m wondering if something like this is okay to use with dogs. My dogs are in the yard with me at all times and out on the porch, which is nearby. Does this affect them?
Don’t work. Bought 2 for my garden, they are cheaply made not weatherproof, rain gets in and gets into electronics and quits working first month. They wouldn’t give me a full refund. Deer laugh at this in my neighborhood. The only thing that worked and I tried many things is an electric fence. Don’t let these people rip you off like they did me
First thing first that deer that was doing all the fighting could be the mother to the younger ones but she is definitely the dominant one. I think the deer will eventually get used to the lights and sound over time. As for a fence a deer can jump at least 8’ at a stand still, there are several ways to deter a deer but sooner or later they get used to it, they are just too smart and resourceful I believe to completely stop them.
What setting did you end up using? I just bought one and have it on the “sweep” and flash mode. I’m keeping my fishing line with bells barrier up. It works but occasionally a bold deer breaks through. I’ve learned with pests that multi – layer defenses are needed, to get it in their head to make them avoid an area. I live in a large wooded lot suburban area where the deer are pets and are not afraid of humans at all. I can’t kill them, but I’ve actually walked up on them and shot them with low power pellet rifles before, AND THEY STILL COME BACK.
Thank you for sharing. I am excited to get these and put it to use. I have a bad WT deer problem in SW MT. Years of ingrained habit and garden raiding has created an educated herd. Im planning a large tree planting and I need to mitigate the issue. I don’t want to botch this. I do not have the time to erect an 8ft steel wire fence before planting. I need something quick to give me time to add more deterrents. Will be getting this first. Thank you again.
dude that seems awsome do you kow if it would work with cats and birds i got a koi pond and just put a load of small koi in and the cats and birds all ways at my pond never had to worrie before cus my other koi are to big for them to get so the cats just sat there perusal them licking there lip but the little ones will easily be scooped out i drained it a foot to make it hard to get them but need something like this if would work on cats and birds
Josh Nice review. Want to know what my dear repellers are because I have a garden to cherry tomatoes. Pair of 15 inch concert speakers 1400 watts there’s no noise ordinance here in my town. it’s a cow town by nearest neighbor has a 73 acre farm .with cow corn he has milk trucks come at 10 AM and 10 PM for milking. When are you going to get into the beehives? How are your colonies doing with CCD so high? Woooooooooooooooooooooooo
I have trouble with many things wanting to munch in my garden. Believe it or not,video confirms the worst here is….SKUNKS..yeah ol pepe le pew. My experience is,to be successful,you need a multi-faceted defense that is tailored to your terrain and needs. I have motion sensors,an electric 5 strand fence, a radio playing bad music, a movable scarecrow, a shotgun, a bad dog and a mean woman. None of which are without their problems.Still,one must endeavor to persevere.
Put some solar motion lights and stead stay on at night solar lights in combination with this solar rodent repeller around your garden, home or whatever the critters are at to repell them. Would love to get a very intimidating dog or other animals bark on a clear recording device that goes on when the animals etc comes near my garden
One year we planted 100 tomato plants. The deer ate 99 of them down to the ground. I transplanted the pitiful, partially chewed one they left for me 20, feet from the back door of the house. Covered it with wire for good measure. I like deer just fine and am willing to share with them, just that they don’t have patience to wait.
Please help. How are you supposed to charge this thing. The directions are very vague and not specific enough. It said to charge the unit 4 to 5 hours in the sun, but it doesn’t specify charging while the unit is on or off in the sun. So far this thing isn’t working .. The power is out after I charged it, and I need to charge it again starting all over again. Thanks.
I’m not gonna lie I was a little disappointed in this article. He showed us footage of deer eating the corn and promised we would be “amazed at the results” but no actual footage of the deer getting scared away by the sensors.. did I miss something? Are we just supposed to take him at his word when he says it works?
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G’morning SRF! Upon your recommendation, we bought TWO of the solar alarms for our plant beds, to scare off deer. Not hurt them! Just shoo them away. We ended up putting one close to our birdfeeders to scare off SQUIRRELS 🐿. Very cunning critters! So this morning I checked alarm, went inside to see what the squirrels would do when they crossed in front of alarm …… ABSOLUTELY NOTHING 👎🏽. He just sauntered on by to the feeder. Disappointed. Frustrated. This stuff isn’t cheap. ☹️☹️