Strategies for Dealing with Deer

Yearling deer with muhly grass and Russian sage. *Photo © Rick McCleary.*
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Do deer consider your landscape to be an all-you-can-eat buffet? These beautiful but ravenous creatures are a problem in many of our gardens. Join Extension Master Gardener Kathie Clements to learn strategies for dealing with deer. Deer browsing pressure requires that we think creatively about our home landscapes. She discusses deer behavior and how knowing their habits can help you develop effective ways to better protect your garden. Creative hardscape options as well as resourceful use of shrubs and smart plant placement are covered. Find out about how exclusion tactics such as barriers, repellents, and scare devices can discourage deer from visiting your yard. Advice for making wise plant choices and recommended resources to guide your selection of plant materials are shared.

Zoom session, recorded May 3, 2024