How to Keep the Deer (and Other Furry Friends!) Away
The sun is shining, the flowerbeds are blooming… and the deer and other furry friends are looking to nibble on hosta leaves and all our other prized plants! Now, I love deer and bunnies, of course, but I don’t want to sacrifice all my hard garden work to these (cute!) forest creatures. So, I took to social media to ask all of you what you do to keep the animals away from your plants—and wow what a response!
Keep reading to find out how to keep deer, rabbits and other furry friends out of your garden this year!
Y’all, nothing hurts a gardener’s heart more than stepping outside to find your precious plants turned into a critter buffet overnight! Over the years, I’ve found some truly effective ways to keep deer, rabbits, nesting birds, and flying pests at bay. Here are my tried-and-true solutions:
For Flying Pests (Like mosquitoes, Flies, Japanese Beetles, etc.)
Simply plug in a Dynatrap! If you have watched me for any amount of time, then you know that I LOVE my Dynatrap! Just plug in this handy device, and let it work its magic! It quietly lures and traps those annoying flying insects so your blooms can thrive. I also love to give these as gifts to anyone who spends time outside!
VIDEO: Go check out how many japanese beetles it took out of my garden!
For Deer (The Ultimate Salad Bar Enthusiasts)
Liquid Fence & Deer Scram! These sprays and granules really work to keep deer away from tender favorites like hostas. For my beds and containers, I take a big scoop of Deer Scram and mix it right into the soil. Yes, they stink—but that’s how you know they’re doing their job! Reapply after rain for best results.
VIDEO: Watch my instructions on how to apply Deer Scram here.
I have recently discovered this Ultrasonic Deer Repellant device that is solar powered, and I LOVE it! It is motion activated, so when deer, raccoons, bunnies or other animals come near your garden, it scares them away with a flashing light and a high-pitched noice that only they can hear! It is the perfect way to keep those deer away!
For Nesting Birds & Bunnies
Rubber Snakes & Aluminum Foil: Nestle these down inside and around your containers—the shiny reflections and faux predators spook them away. Also, bamboo skewers work! Yes, the same ones you’d use to make shish-kabobs! Just stick about 20-25 upright in your pots. Birds and rabbits can’t nest where they can’t settle!
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With these tricks, your garden will stay lush and critter-free all season long. For some easy DIY recipes to keep rabbits, deer and other critters out of your garden, read on…
Happy gardening, y’all!
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For DIY recipes to Keep Rabbits, Deer and other Critters Out of Your Garden, Read on…
I loved reading through all of your creative ideas, and I saw a few of my fave tried-and-true remedies, too! This week, I pulled together some repellent recipes to help keep the deer, rabbits, and other flower-hungry animals safely away from your garden. Let me know which ones you try!
