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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Helen Newling Lawson
- Oct 22, 2020
Fall for these deer-resistant plants
You'll fall for these beauties, because fall is the season these deer-resistant plants shine. Plants with multi-season interest are great...
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Sep 14, 2020
Pick Your Favorite: Iris
Iris are wide group of deer-resistant plants. Discover both popular and unusual iris, and learn the best way to plant them.
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Aug 12, 2020
Need a Quick Fix for Deer?
Sometimes we don't have time to design or plant a whole garden. Sometimes there's just one little blank spot to fill, or a container that...
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Jul 8, 2020
Follow My GardenSpotting Adventures
Love traveling to beautiful gardens? Follow me on my #GardenSpotting adventures on Instagram at @spoton_gardens
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Oct 28, 2019
Sage Advice: Plant salvia for a deer-resistant garden
I can firmly state that the Salvia family is a go-to source of a wide variety of deer-resistant plants.
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Sep 19, 2019
Snap up some deer-resistant annual color
Think you can't have a bed of colorful annuals that can stand up to browsing deer? Getting the look you want is a snap with snapdragons....
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Mar 21, 2019
Deer-resistant Dreams
It's time to put my deer-resistant test garden plan into action. Here's what I want to try this year:
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Nov 15, 2018
Perennial Favorites for Deer-Resistant Gardens
The Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year is a goldmine of deer-resistant perennials to try. Here's this year's plant:
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Helen Newling Lawson
- May 24, 2018
Fuzzy Fighters
Fuzzy plants may look soft, but deer tend to avoid hairy leaves. Design ideas for using deer-resistant plants like these include white garde
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Apr 11, 2018
Deer-Resistant All-star Lineup
There are a few plants I call my deer-resistant all-stars: ones that are reliably deer-resistant and fit into most garden designs.
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Mar 14, 2018
Deer-Resistant Plants That Only Look Delicate
I kept describing plants as "way tougher than it looks" so I put together a post about dainty-looking deer-resistant plants
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Feb 20, 2018
Deer-resistant trees for larger spaces
My deer-resistant planting plans all use small trees or large shrubs, topping out at about 15', to fit into most garden spaces. But what...
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Jan 30, 2018
Deer-resistant evergreen conifers for year round beauty
Midwinter days remind us of the importance of evergreen structure in the garden. Luckily, many conifers are deer-resistant in the garden.
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Nov 1, 2017
Best Bulbs for Deer Resistance
The best bulbs to plant this fall to stay one step ahead of deer - and spring planting chores
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Oct 27, 2017
Welcome Fall, Not Deer
I normally recommend containers for keeping deer favorites out of reach. But this autumn-inspired container scares off deer, in part...
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Oct 19, 2017
Muhly Grass for #NoFilter Picture-perfect Deer-Resistant Gardens
Just when my tired garden needs it most, this grass bathes it in a rosy, hazy glow - and like most ornamental grasses, it is deer-resistant
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Aug 29, 2017
Getting Creative About Deer Deterrents
When deer learn to get past an electric fence, some gardeners could be driven to drink. But this artist found a better use for bottles...
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Helen Newling Lawson
- Aug 17, 2017
Yes, you can plant hostas in deer country!
Say what?! Yes, and panicle hydrangeas, and roses, and pansies, and other yummy stuff. But you've gotta harness the power of the...
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Helen Newling Lawson
- May 9, 2017
What makes a deer-resistant design?
So what is a deer-resistant design? First of all, it's not a deer-proof design. When deer are constantly losing habitat and desperate...
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