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Tehama Country Real Estate ��� 3 DeerProofing a Garden presence of pets. Predator urine is typically an effective way at keeping deer at bay. Bottled coyote urine can be quite effective, although human urine may work as well. Reapplying the product weekly around the plants is a good idea. Repel the Deer There are many organic or chemically-based products on the market that deer may find offensive to the taste or smell. Hot pepper, sulfur and eggs or even the use of soapy water have been successful in certain instances. The use of blood meal or even human hair around the garden may repel the deer and keep them Creating a beautiful and bountiful garden is a on a different foraging path. However, remember that popular pastime for people all across the country. It is any deer that is very hungry may ignore unpleasant important to keep in mind that aesthetically appealtastes or smells for a quick bite. ing plants may be appetizing to area wildlife, including deer. Those who do not want their gardens to turn into all-you-can-eat buffets for deer, rabbits and If other food sources are available, there are some other wild animals can take a more proactive species of plants and trees that deer will avoid. Filling approach to gardening. your garden with these plants can help you maintain Deer are opportunists who will no doubt see your a beautiful, albeit untasty, environment for deer. garden as a salad bar ripe with all of their favorite When planting annuals, select among: foods. As housing developments continue to * Alyssum encroach on the natural habitats of deer and other * Begonias animals, these animals are becoming more visible. * Calendula Deer may not be able to forage for food effectively in * Celosia their smaller, natural surroundings, or they may * Dianthus become accustomed to the "easy pickings" they find * Foxglove in neighborhood yards. Either way, you may * Geraniums encounter a deer in or around your area. * Parsley Keeping deer at bay involves some work and main* Poppy tenance on the part of a homeowner. There are safe * Snapdragons and humane methods to repelling deer, or at least In terms of perennials, plant these items once, and blocking access to the plants worth protecting. Here deer could stay away: are the main ways to deer-proof a garden. * Ageratum * Anemone * Astibe Fences are one way to deter deer from entering a * Bearded iris yard and dining on your garden. Keep in mind that * Catmint deer can jump fences that are quite tall, but they have * Honeysuckle to be especially motivated to jump an eight-foot-tall * Lantana fence. Still, they tend to be weary about scaling a * Monkshood fence when they cannot see what is on the other side. * Rock rose Therefore, if you are fencing out deer, choose a fence * Rosemary that camouflages the garden well and completely * Soapwort encloses the area to be protected. If you do not want * Wisteria the fence to be solid, consider putting stakes or Plant these herbs alongside flowers for even more thorny plants within the garden so that the deer will protection: hesitate to jump into the garden. * Chives * Eucalyptus * Garlic Deer are naturally skittish around people, but over * Mint time they can become quite complacent around * Thyme human beings. Once a deer decides that something * Wintergreen will not present a threat, the deer can adapt to its Gardeners who use a combination of methods to presence. keep deer out of their yards and gardens may have a Motion-activated devices may not work, nor the higher success rate at deterring these animals. L Change Plants Fence It Scare Them

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