The deer activity in the area is growing, and while the deer are beautiful, gently animals, they can also be destructive to our landscape. Certified arborists recommend safeguarding existing plants against deer damage and planting area hardy plants do not attract deer.

You can search for deer-resistant landscaping plants at the Plant Places website

Remember:

• Plants can still be damaged by trampling
• Hungry enough, deer will eat almost anything
• Deterrents work best before damage is noted, and have little effect under high deer activity
• Trunks of young trees should be fenced or caged from late August to early January to prevent damage from antler-rubbing by bucks