It takes a lot of time, effort, and money into making your backyard beautiful, so it’s understandably devastating when deer eat your plants, flowers, and trees. While deer may nibble on anything in ...

My recent column on hellebores sparked emails from two readers. The first was from Chris, from East Goshen Township, who wrote, “Do you have other recommendations for deer-proof perennials that show ...

There is probably no more aggravating experience for a gardener than dealing with regular visits by deer. It sometimes seems they will eat anything and everything, this despite a long list of plants ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) — Are you dealing with ...

It’s a familiar feeling in the garden at this time of year, as in “I regret filling my car with new bedding plants and trundling home only to regret I didn’t buy that fill-in-the-blank plant when I ...

Readers have asked for advice on planting a deer-proof garden. And I can, indeed, suggest a range of plants that deer will never touch, that won't need water and will never outgrow their spot. In a ...

Question: Which plants would be deer proof, will be with almost full sun and will not die completely during winter? Besides some plastic ones. It doesn't matter the size, flowers or not. Answer: Mr.

Q : Can you identify the enclosed picture (see reader's photo)? It looks like impatiens, but they are in full sun. I thought maybe vincas, but the leaves are pointed. A: The plant in question is an ...

Tired of deer munching your mums? Discover proven tips, deterrents, and deer-resistant alternatives to protect your fall ...

We work so hard to create beautiful landscapes and gardens, and too often we are thwarted by four-legged creatures. Darn those rabbits and deer anyway! Fortunately for us, rabbit populations rise and ...

For those of us who live in or near a city, nothing is more exciting than seeing deer prancing around our communities. On the flip side, nothing is more frustrating than when those same sweet animals ...

Keeping deer away from plants is easier said than done. Mike McGrath shares some strategies in this week’s Garden Plot. Ted in Chevy Chase writes: “Can you recommend some seeds for planting this ...