The most obvious issue is that the deer eat many of the plants that we would like to grow in our gardens and landscape. Among the plants that deer usually don’t eat are Texas mountain laurel, viburnum ...

I get a lot of questions from gardeners about how to deal with deer. These four-legged pests can present us with huge challenges because they cause a lot of damage and they can be unpredictable. I’m ...

Dealing with wildlife is a reality every gardener and homeowner must face from time to time. While you might have to implement strategies to deter common offenders such as squirrels and other rodents, ...

Sandra Schaller’s face lights up as she talks about her newest DIY garden improvement. “I can’t explain how life-changing it is,” she gushes. The thrill in question isn’t an outdoor kitchen or ...

Nibbled day lilies, stomped out azaleas, a bitten-off plantain lily — gardeners know the signs of a visit from a deer. They can spell disaster for backyard plants. But there are things you can do to ...

Who isn’t in awe of the sight of a herd of graceful whitetail deer bounding across a meadow or along the edge of a forest in a Metro Park? With their signature white tails waving, they are truly a ...

Of all the garden pests, deer can be some of the most frustrating. They don’t care if you’re sprinkling coffee grounds between your rows of tomatoes, or hanging shiny strips of tape around the ...

If you plant it, they will come. They being deer, of course, the scourge of anyone who has ever had the audacity to invest in perennials for their yard. “Just one deer can eat up to 12 pounds worth of ...

The deer at Squam Lakes Science Center beside a big fence. If you’ve toiled over your garden all summer, the last thing you want to see is plants, shrubs and trees destroyed by deer. Deer like many of ...

Q: Several deer come every afternoon and munch on my yard. They’re now getting over the fence, into my garden and eating my tomato plants. Can you give me any advice on how to deter deer from eating ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Being outside and enjoying nature is one of the best parts of having a garden. But when your beloved ...