Wednesday, February 10, 2010

What is the best way to keep deer from eating plants (without fencing)?

I have a partly shady flower garden backing up to woods.What is the best way to keep deer from eating plants (without fencing)?
They have a motion/sensor sprinkler just for deer and other critters. It works so good. They come near and it starts spraying while the sprinkler rotates %26amp; it noisy too.....I wish I knew the name of it but I am having a brain fart at the time :)What is the best way to keep deer from eating plants (without fencing)?
Hang soap
A deer stand, a loaded shotgun, and a lot of patience.
get a dog to scare them off.
I use a product called Liquid Fence. It is a deer and rabbit repellant. It won't harm them, but will keep them from eating your flowers. I have to tell you it has a terrible odor to it when you spray it on.
Although I haven't had to deal with this problem, I've been told that hanging car air fresheners in your trees with discourage their unwanted nibbling.
Chilly Peppers have them dry up in the sun then


spread them this will help not only to get deers away but also rodents... etc...
put human hair in nylons and place it where you don't want the deer. works wonders and it's harmless to the deer.
tye shiny slilery things such as tin foil to string and hang around your garden
You can buy liquid or crystalized Coyote Urine. The powdered version works better, lasts longer, and a darn site better to handle than the liquid.





Also you can get a nice batch of red mature hot peppers at the market. In a large pot on the stove, in a well ventilated kitchen, bring to a boil and IMMEDIATELY reduce to a simmer, and continue for 30 mins or more. After it cools you can apply it with a sprayer. You can spray it on the plants and the surrounding area. It won't hurt the plants and the critters don't like the hot stuff. You will need to re-apply after it rains.





The Coyote crystals will last longer but will cost more.
Deer repellent sold in most Home Improvement stores.
I've heard that if you put human hair clippings around the perimeter of the garden the deer will stay away. Not sure if this is a myth or not though..
Plant things that deer won't eat.
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