As Maryland gardener Caroline (aka @figmentcottagegardens) reiterates, this isn't 100% foolproof—"I’ve had clients with lots of deer and rabbits leave every resistant plant alone, and others ...

If deer are prevalent in your area, then deer resistant plants are an essential addition to your garden. Japanese andromeda – or pieris – has a distinctive scent that some gardeners like and ...

But year round, deer tend to pass by these plants, says Smith, who grows the plant in her organization's deer-resistant demonstration garden. "The leaves are slightly fuzzy on the underside," she ...

But year round, deer tend to pass by these plants, says Smith, who grows the plant in her organization's deer-resistant demonstration garden. "The leaves are slightly fuzzy on the underside," she ...

Some perennials that are more or less deer resistant and like shade would include columbine, bleeding heart, Solomon's seal, coral bells, astilbe, lirope, forget-me-nots, wild ginger, and hellebore.

These deer-resistant flowers and plants are perfect for a Lower Hudson Valley garden While adorable to look at, the fairytale gets old fast when deer show up in the garden Ashley Catherine Fontones ...

I always hesitate to pass along lists of plants that are reputed to be deer or rabbit-resistant, because I’ve often encountered plants on the lists that were ruined in our own yard by these animals.

Rabbits, deer, and Japanese beetles tend to avoid the same plants. 5. Choose Repellent Plants. While rabbits are less likely to eat rabbit-proof plants, some scented plants repel rabbits from gardens.

Plants we believed to be deer proof made it through the winter, only to be decimated in March. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 63°F. Tuesday, June 10th 2025 E-Edition.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Earlier this month, KY3 reported a high population of deer in the state of Missouri. That prompted the Missouri Department of Conservation to add two new hunting seasons ...