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 ...

In May, the deer finally have something to eat in the forest, hopefully keeping them busy and out of the garden. Any gardener that lives in deer country, though, knows that the allure of hostas and ...

High populations and disappearing woodland habitats are forcing deer to seek food in our backyards and gardens. One of the easiest ways to minimize deer damage in your yard is to landscape with plants ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Imagine: You're walking around your garden, enjoying all of your fine handiwork, when you spot some major ...

As I stepped out the kitchen door to walk the dog, a young deer munching on hydrangeas confronted us. This buck was in rut and looked at us as if we were competitors in the race to mate. As my dog ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ruth Rogers Clausen does whatever it takes to keep deer out of her gardens. Even if it means she looks like a mad woman on a mission. “I have been known to dash outside, often still in my robe and ...