Over the years, I've had many deer visit my garden. Although they're adorable and charming, they totally lack the ability to pick up on social cues. Using bold and blatant tactics, I have attempted to ...

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 ...

Deer are a major garden pest, especially for vulnerable plants like tomatoes. Fences can be effective but impractical due to cost, regulations, and deer's ability to find openings. Numerous deer ...

As she browsed the outdoor aisles of 380 Auction in Murrysville, Plum resident Marilyn Covert lamented the loss of her homegrown tomatoes to a deer. “They’re terrible,” she said of the deer, as she ...

We are officially into the summer season. As we enter this season, everything in your yard should be looking good right now. We have had somewhat excessive but very timely rainfall throughout the ...

Deer feeding can be quite damaging to shade trees, fruit trees and landscape ornamentals. The death or disfigurement of plants does add up to an economic loss for homeowners, nursery owners, and ...

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The deer at Squam Lakes Science Center beside a big fence. If you’ve toiled over your garden all summer, the last thing you want to see is plants, shrubs and trees destroyed by deer. Deer like many of ...

Deer do eat hydrangeas quite happily. Keep the creatures at bay with these smart strategies from gardening experts. Yes, deer do eat hydrangeas, but you can take some simple steps to protect your ...

For starters, fences and hedges can direct deer traffic away from your property. Dense evergreen shrubs can be helpful but hedges don’t grow up overnight. Fences work right away as long as they’re ...