St. Augustine Deer-Resistant Plant Finder
Discover beautiful deer-resistant plants for your Saint Augustine garden. Protect your landscape while maintaining stunning curb appeal (Zone 9b).
All plants listed are deer-resistant – meaning deer typically avoid eating them.
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Quick Tips for Deer-Resistant Gardening
- ✓ Mix resistant plants throughout
- ✓ Use aromatic herbs as barriers
- ✓ Plant in groups for impact
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Deer-Resistant Gardening FAQs for St. Augustine, FL
Gardening in St. Johns County with deer requires selecting plants they naturally avoid.
What makes a plant deer-resistant?
Deer avoid plants with strong scents (like lavender and rosemary), fuzzy or prickly textures, toxic properties, or bitter tastes.
Are deer-resistant plants 100% safe?
No plant is completely deer-proof. When food is scarce, hungry deer may browse plants they normally avoid. High-resistance plants are your best bet.
Best strategy for deer-heavy areas?
Create layers: plant aromatic herbs near entrances, use high-resistance plants in masses, and surround vulnerable plants with deer-resistant varieties.
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