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 ...

Outsmart hungry deer with this stunning plant collection. Discover gorgeous shrubs that resist deer browsing. Learn how to use these deer resistant plants to add color and texture to the garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RolfSt / GETTY IMAGES When it comes to keeping deer from turning your prized landscaping into a hearty meal, experts have good ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

One of the truisms of gardening in deer country – especially heading into the prime winter deer-damage season – is that there’s no such thing as a “deer-proof” plant. These furry eating machines will ...

Take a stroll in almost any natural area that is shady and moist, and you are almost guaranteed to see ferns. The woods can be carpeted with these lovely native plants. They grow along streams, are ...

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 ...

* What it is: Despite the name, this deer-resistant shade perennial is showiest in early spring when its lacy foliage emerges orange before maturing to green in summer. In fall, the spores (the fern ...

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 ...

Deer in a neighborhood are a blessing and a curse. They’re wonderful to watch and observe, but they can be hell on gardens. Here are some suggestions for colorful, blooming plants that usually are not ...