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Preparing a Deer Tolerant Hummingbird Garden

Plant the image of Bambi traipsingconcept derives from a deer's desire to
through a garden in the minds of mostremain as unremarkable as possible to
suburbanites and they'll coo withavoid attracting predators so they avoid
pleasure at the thought of Mother Naturegetting close to heavy scents which may
gracing them with her presence. Mentionrub off and expose them.
deer to a gardener, however, and you'llIf keeping deer entirely at bay isn't
often get a decidedly differentyour objective, there are some methods
reaction.that will still give you a chance at
As cute as they may be, deer hold aseeing them at the edges of your garden
place right alongside moles, rabbits andwithout having to sacrifice hummingbird
grubs in the minds of those who investattracting plants to their insatiable
hours in planting a beautiful garden.appetites. Using any of the scented
The word deer might as well be anmethods above in moderation but only
acronym for Destructive Entity Eatingnear plants you want to protect is one
Rabidly. If you plant it, they willoption.
come. If you plant it with the intent ofConsider placing more desirable plants
luring something benign, they'll comeat the perimeter of your garden and keep
even faster. What appeals to one critteryour hummingbird flowers closer in to
often appeals to another which is theyour home. Some plants for which deer
crux of the dilemma for those who wishhave a high preference include, Indian
to attract hummingbirds.Hawthorn, English Ivy, Hosta and
The good news is that there areHydrangea.
solutions which will help youSome sprays such as hot pepper applied
selectively lure one cute critterto the leaves of plants you are trying
without the other. The only thing youto protect have also been shown to be
have to decide is exactly how far awayeffective. Remember, though, to avoid
you'd like Bambi to stay.spraying the flowers on your hummingbird
If you'd be happy never to see a deer infriendly plants or you'll deter the very
your hummingbird garden again, the bestcreature you are trying to attract.
insurance is a fence. Anything lowerFinally, choose deer-tolerant flowers
than 8 feet tall may act as a deterrentwhich hummingbirds enjoy but deer only
but wont guarantee a motivated deerdine on when stressed by loss of habitat
won't hop over. Slat fences willor starvation. There are a few varieties
certainly do the trick if you don't mindthat still appeal to hummingbirds but
a very obvious boundary. Alternatively,which represent less of an invitation to
polypropylene mesh fences blend into thea deer's remarkably undiscerning palate
background and cost substantially less.listed below.
Other options to deter deer includePerennials
predator or even human urine depositedBee Balm
around the perimeter of your garden. TheCardinal Flower
drawback to this method is the need forDahlia
constant (weekly) reapplication. TheAnnuals
bigger your garden, the less convenientFlowering Tobacco
this option becomes.Vines
Some gardeners report that human hairCardinal Climber
contained in nylon stockings andUltimately, remember that deer-tolerant
strategically placed around the gardenis the same as water-resistant. It isn't
has been reported to deter deer.a guarantee. When stressed, starving,
Likewise, heavily scented soaps eitherdesperate or diseased, deer can and will
sliced in slivers or hung still in theeat just about any non-poisonous plant
box near plants you want to protectto get by. If you want the ultimate
reportedly do a good job. Recommendedprotection against them, the answer to
brands include Irish Spring, Zest andyour prayers was mentioned early on.
Dial. Finally, dryer sheets such asInvest in a fence.
Bounce smell unpleasant to deer. The



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