Helen Newling Lawson
Deer-Resistant Plants for Winter Wildlife
Yes, I'm playing favorites here. Just because I don't want to deer to destroy my plants doesn't mean I don't want to support wildlife in...
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FEED YOUR SENSES, NOT THE DEER
No one likes waking up to a deer-ravaged landscape. Keeping the "hungry teenager" maxim in mind (if they're hungry enough, they'll eat anything), there are more choices for deer-resistant plants than you might think. Check out some beautiful planting plans deer would prefer not to eat!
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Deer-Resistant Plants
Shop the gallery of the latest and greatest deer-resistant plants, including flowers, shrubs, trees (if you order through my site, I may earn a small commission).
Annuals
Annuals are one-season wonders that give you a chance to play with color and add filler as needed.
Perennials
Deer-resistant perennials are plants that come back year after year, although many go dormant and disappear above ground during the winter.
Grassy Plants
Ornamental grasses and lookalikes such as sedges and flax offer contrast, movement, and multi-season interest.
Foliage Plants
Ferns and other foliage plants can offer longer lasting color and texture than flowers alone.
Groundcovers
Groundcovers act like mulch but offer so much more to tie your garden design together.
Shrubs
Shrubs are the foundation of a well-designed garden with lasting appeal. Flowering, fruiting, and evergreen shrubs add an extra layer of interest.
Trees and Large Shrubs
Small trees and large shrubs use height to make an impact in your garden.
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