Unexpected sights of wildlife can take our breath away, but if you have a garden in your yard, then you don't want to see a deer eating your flowers and plants as his favorite treat. Deer can be unpredictable, so you will run into errors and it will take some experimentation to find ways to effectively keep deer away from your plants. Keep deer out of your garden by planning the types of plants to plant and using natural repellents that won't hurt people or pets.
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Method 1 of 2: Planning Your Garden
Step 1. Limit plants favored by deer
Deer are attracted to plants that are high in protein, such as spinach and legumes, as well as delicate plants such as roses and buns.
Move plants that deer like into the house. The deer will be less interested in approaching objects outside your window
Step 2. Plant plants that have a strong scent
Garlic, lavender, fennel and onions can help mask plant scents that can attract deer.
Step 3. Block the plants and flowers from the gaze of the deer
Hedgehogs or dense trees such as short-stemmed spruce can prevent deer from seeing what's in your garden.
Step 4. Create obstacles
Fences that are at least 2.4 m high will be difficult to jump over.
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Consider using an electrified fence so it can surprise any deer that try to approach your garden.
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If you don't want to put a fence around your garden, then attach a fishing line around your plants.
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Method 2 of 2: Using Natural Repellents
Step 1. Purchase deer repellent available at home improvement stores, hardware stores, major retailers and online
- Find an repellent that can provide an odor barrier. These repellents are often in powder, crystal or splash form containing ammonium salts.
- Try using an repellent with a flavor barrier. This exterminator contains capsaicin and will not harm your garden.
Step 2. Place fabric softener or bar soap in your garden
The smell of these objects can confuse deer who want to try to get close to plants. Some people also use hot pepper spray as well as some hair.
Step 3. Use a sprinkler that moves around your garden
If the deer approaches, the device will light up and the animal will run away for fear of getting wet.
Step 4. Install the moving light
Most deer will approach your garden at night because they love the dark. The bright light that was lit as they approached the garden would make them run away.
Step 5. Make noise
Wind chimes, music or even the sound of static radio can keep deer away from your garden.
Step 6. Own a dog
The animal friend of man is a natural deer repellent because of its barks and scent.
