Partially sunny gardens can incorporatedeer-resistant shade plants, and there are evenground cover plantsthat ward off deer.
These can be planted anywhere, but it’s best to be strategic with your placement.
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Target notes one of his clients had a vegetable garden that was often ransacked by deer.
Thanks to this milk and egg mixture, those visits dropped substantially.
Because of this, reflective items and the scent of human hair are both effective at keeping deer away.
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Although it’s a slightly longer DIY than some of the other solutions, it’s a surefire option.
Evendeer-resistant shrubscan be great barriers that blend naturally into the surrounding landscape.
For other physical and mechanical options, sprinklers work, too.
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Target says these will “startle” deer and make your garden “less appealing to visit.”
How Often to Use Deer Repellents
Homemade solutions should be applied more frequently to ward deer off.
This can start weekly, then move to every other week, then monthly.
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After heavy rainfall, it’s good to reapply.
Dr. Dench notes that over 75 percent of gardens see damage from deer each year.
Even if your garden is currently a new favorite dining spot of deer, that can be successfully minimized.
The best homemade deer repellent is a mixture of garlic and hot pepper with water and dish soap.
Physical barriers like fences and deer-resistant hedges can also be incredibly effective.
Deer are very sensitive to smells and dislike strong fragrances and odors.
Deer repellent solutions can deter deer from eating plants, as can physical barriers like fences and hedges.
Additionally, deer-resistant plants with strong smells, spiky leaves, or toxic properties will ward them off.
