Deer Proof Garden Design Ideas
Packed with deer and drought resistant plants this garden is a delight in terms of fragrance forms and texture.
Deer proof garden design ideas. Oct 30 2017 explore laura tyrrell s board deer proof garden ideas on pinterest. I ve had excellent luck with grasses lavender coneflower butterfly bush marigolds russian sage mints milkweeds and ferns. A charming garden idea with thyme lavender and other shrubs.
Planted along with the forest grass are other deer resistant plants that add texture and contrast. The animals prefer not to browse on anything that is hairy thorny potentially poisonous or plants with strong pungent scents. This charming garden includes ribbons of soft color in a romantic planting style and timeless simplicity.
Once you know what your local deer don t like you can plan. Deer seem to shun the attractive glossy green foliage because of its strong scent. Deer resistant garden plans should include.
They come in numerous shapes and sizes and take well to pruning making them ideal for formal hedges borders and topiaries. How to design a deer resistant garden. A border made of prickly or spiny plants is a good preventative and gives you a lovely green area to view.
Apr 16 2016 so many of my neighbors have given up in frustration because the deer ate their gardens year after year. This deer resistant garden plan features several blooming perennials that have a scent or texture that the animals don t like. See more ideas about deer proof garden backyard.
The design contrasts the purple blooms of russian sage globe thistle iris and lamb s ears with warm yellow flowers of spurge and yarrow accented by the warm orange flowers of potentilla. Or check out some other great books on gardening with deer in the recommended reading area of my online shop. The juniper hugs the ground and this planting combination looks great all year round.