... because I wanted to share with other gardeners, the trials and tribulations of gardening, and dealing with the "deerbeloved". I do love the deer and try to live peacefully with them. It is much easier now that I have finally found a solution to the problem, of the deer eating everything that I plant. I don't even consider vegetable gardens, because in addition to the Deer we reside with Rabbits, Ground Hogs, Skunks, Fox, Weasel, Squirrels (red, gray & black), Chipmonks, Opossum, Bear, Coyotes, Turkey and Porcupine. I love growing prennial plants, and to avoid needless disappointment, I try to plant, plants that most animals find unappetizing. For example Foxglove, Monkshood, Bear's Breeches, Alliums, and Herbs. Things that are poisonous, fuzzy, gray-green or prickly, are usually unappetizing. In addition to plant choices, I also use an amazing spray and granules called Repel's All. These things are working!!!! Last year I actually enjoyed Hosta and Day Lilies throughout their entire growing season.
I began animal proofing the gardens early this year. In March before the snow was gone from the gardens, I applied Repel's All granules to each garden. In April when spouts appeared, I sprayed them with Repel's All spray. As each plant grew, I reapplied spray to the new growth.
And....it is working even better than last year. Plants that I planted many years ago, that spouted and started growing but, were eaten before blooming...are now BLOOMING!!!
Plants that I almost forgot about...are now BLOOMING!!! There are 9 different species of Aquilegia, (Columbines) growing and blooming in the woodland shade garden. And many more plants that were also digested, before any enjoyment from this gardener.
I am so grateful to be able to live peacefully with the local fauna and truly enjoy the beauty of each prennial garden.
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This is wonderful that you have found a way to keep deer away from your garden. I love how you share your experiences with us. I started blogging as a way to keep my journal and because of my blogger friends I have planted flowers, herbs and tomatoes for the first time this year and I am loving it. Take care my friend and have a great weekend...."-) Hugs
Good morning Joan...I live with all the same wonderful plant eating creatures :) no porcipines though...Last year the deer ate every Lily bloom plus my Autumn Joy and Hostas to the ground almost...So far this year Liquid Fence has been keeping them away, but I have took note of what you use...I do enjoy all of nature and love the visiting animals...just wish they ate somewhere else...We grew corn one year only to find the empty cobs left by the raccoons throughout the woods!
Take care Joan and have a good weekend!
Thank you Bernie, I always look forward to your comments and enjoy your "journal" too. Just wait until you cook something seasoned with herbs from your garden and taste your first tomato, you will become a gardener for life =D and a few Warm Fuzzies too.
Hi Wanda, I know how disappointing it is to have animals eat the lovely plants we so carefully tend. If the Liquid Fence ceases to work, try Repel's All. It even works to keep Japanese Beetles, Rose Chafer Beetles and Snails from eating my Hosta and Lilies.
One Autumn, I put corn stalks with corn, pumpkins and gourds as a decoration, in the front yard. The deer ate the corn, the pumpkins and a few gourds. I truly know that frustration. Oh, well so Spray and Pray.
Also, I really enjoyed Alivia's Birthday Post. She is so fortunate to have you as her Gramma. Warm Fuzzies =D
Thank you Joan for all the good advice you have given me...and your nice comments are so appreciated.
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