This deer-resistant garden plan is filled with pretty, low-maintenance perennials that the animals tend to avoid.
Deer may look cute, but they can wreak havoc in a garden.
One effective strategy to stop themfrom snacking on your plantsis to select varieties that are lower on their menu.
Credit: Illustration by Gary Palmer
This deer-resistant garden planfeatures several blooming perennialswith a scent or texture that the animals don’t like.
The low-growing foliage of artemisia and thyme gives the front of the bed a clean finish.
Get a similar look by swapping in a compact variety of catmint (Nepetaspp.)
such as ‘Cat’s Pajamas’.
Motion lights and netting can also prevent deer from eating your plants.
Hungry deer are attracted to leafy plants and those that produce fruit, seeds, nuts.
They tend to prefer wooded areas or gardens with lots of trees and plants where they can shelter.
Keep an eye out for droppings, tracks, and plants with torn leaves and stems.
