Plants deer tend to avoid, selected for gardens near wooded areas and browsing pressure.
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No plant is deer proof, but deer-resistant plants are browsed less often when easier food is available.
Use larger groups, aromatic foliage, texture, and layered planting so browsing pressure is spread across the landscape.
They might. New growth is tender, so protect young plants until roots establish and foliage hardens off.
Layer aromatic and textured plants, keep the most vulnerable ones away from wood lines, and group in larger drifts. Bring photos and our team can help you choose for your deer pressure.
Yes. Many deer-resistant choices bloom well and add color and texture, so the planting looks intentional rather than purely defensive.
Strongly aromatic or textured plants top the list: lavender, rosemary, salvia, lantana, society garlic, juniper, oleander, and ornamental grasses like muhly grass. Deer tend to avoid fuzzy, fragrant, or tough-leaved foliage.
Yes. Deer browse hardest in late winter and early spring when natural food is scarce, and they nibble tender new growth anytime. Even deer-resistant plants can be sampled when herds are hungry, so give new plantings extra protection at first.