Walking outside to see your prized clematis vine and garden tomatoes chewed and withered is heartbreaking, especially for dedicated and hardworking gardeners. There are some vegetables and flowers ...
Q: I've got problems with deer eating my plants. Do you know of any good homemade repellents I can try? Those store-bought ones are expensive. A: I know what you mean. Repellents can be effective, but ...
Looking for a way to keep deer from eating your plants? Here's Bobby Jensen's recipe for deer repellent. Mix together the egg beater and the water. Then add the dish soap to the mix. Put mixture into ...
Q: I have a small garden of fruits and vegetables in a semi-urban neighborhood. To my surprise, we have an issue with deer in this area, and they’ve ravaged my garden the last two years. I built a ...
Dear Master Gardener: This is the worst year I have had when it comes to deer! I keep spraying — they keep eating — even herbs! What else can we do besides spray deer repellent, which doesn’t seem to ...
Answer: Gardeners up here in the beautiful north woods have their work cut out for them when it comes to protecting their landscaping from deer. White-tailed deer feed on gardens, landscape plants and ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Recent columns have examined the benefits of fences and plant selection in deterring deer from treating Northeast Ohio gardens as an all-they-can-eat buffet, and I invited readers ...
It's easy to underestimate how high you should make a fence to keep deer out of the garden. Here's what you should know to design an effective barrier.
We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...