Deer Solutions

Are you fed up with having your yard be the nightly buffet for the neighborhood deer? Take a stand!

There are many products on the market that will work well to keep deer, rabbits and other pesky critters away from your beautiful garden. Good Earth highly recommends Liquid Fence. It works by smell and by taste. Liquid Fence should be re-applied every 4-6 weeks.

If the sprays are not your cup of tea, try using deer netting. This is especially effective when you are attempting to save an edible garden.

An organic solution is using Milorganite Organic Fertilizer. This is a low grade granular fertilizer that has an "off" smell to deer, deterring them and fertilizing your plants. It is safe to use on edibles and is an excellent summer lawn fertilizer. It can be applied anytime.

The best way to combat deer is to use a combination of things. First plant shrubs and perennials they tend to avoid. Second, all the perennials and annuals you have that are not deer resistant should be sprayed with Liquid Fence. Third, sprinkle some Milorganite around your beds – this fertilizes your plants and adds another layer of security. You can protect your yard for less than $40 a year if done right.

If the sprays are not your cup of tea, we also carry Deer Scram which is a granular product that is applied around the perimeter of your property or area you want to protect, like an invisible fence. It is highly effective and is especially well suited for vegetable gardens. Also deer netting is an effective tool to keep deer from damaging an edible garden.

Click here for our most current list of deer resistant plants to use in your landscape. Remember, these are deer resistant, not deer proof. We've seen deer eat Hollies in bitter winters.

So don't fret the deer. Give them their "Dear Deer" letter and send them away!