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Deer-Resistant Plants for Winter Wildlife
Yes, I'm playing favorites here. Just because I don't want to deer to destroy my plants doesn't mean I don't want to support wildlife in...
Helen Newling Lawson
Nov 19, 2020
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Fall for these deer-resistant plants
You'll fall for these beauties, because fall is the season these deer-resistant plants shine. Plants with multi-season interest are great...
Helen Newling Lawson
Oct 22, 2020
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Pick Your Favorite: Iris
Iris are wide group of deer-resistant plants. Discover both popular and unusual iris, and learn the best way to plant them.
Helen Newling Lawson
Sep 14, 2020
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Need a Quick Fix for Deer?
Sometimes we don't have time to design or plant a whole garden. Sometimes there's just one little blank spot to fill, or a container that...
Helen Newling Lawson
Aug 12, 2020
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Follow My GardenSpotting Adventures
Love traveling to beautiful gardens? Follow me on my #GardenSpotting adventures on Instagram at @spoton_gardens
Helen Newling Lawson
Jul 8, 2020
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Sage Advice: Plant salvia for a deer-resistant garden
I can firmly state that the Salvia family is a go-to source of a wide variety of deer-resistant plants.
Helen Newling Lawson
Oct 28, 2019
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Snap up some deer-resistant annual color
Think you can't have a bed of colorful annuals that can stand up to browsing deer? Getting the look you want is a snap with snapdragons....
Helen Newling Lawson
Sep 19, 2019
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Deer-resistant Dreams
It's time to put my deer-resistant test garden plan into action. Here's what I want to try this year:
Helen Newling Lawson
Mar 21, 2019
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Perennial Favorites for Deer-Resistant Gardens
The Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year is a goldmine of deer-resistant perennials to try. Here's this year's plant:
Helen Newling Lawson
Nov 15, 2018
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Fuzzy Fighters
Fuzzy plants may look soft, but deer tend to avoid hairy leaves. Design ideas for using deer-resistant plants like these include white garde
Helen Newling Lawson
May 24, 2018
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Deer-Resistant All-star Lineup
There are a few plants I call my deer-resistant all-stars: ones that are reliably deer-resistant and fit into most garden designs.
Helen Newling Lawson
Apr 11, 2018
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Deer-Resistant Plants That Only Look Delicate
I kept describing plants as "way tougher than it looks" so I put together a post about dainty-looking deer-resistant plants
Helen Newling Lawson
Mar 14, 2018
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Deer-resistant trees for larger spaces
My deer-resistant planting plans all use small trees or large shrubs, topping out at about 15', to fit into most garden spaces. But what...
Helen Newling Lawson
Feb 20, 2018
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Deer-resistant evergreen conifers for year round beauty
Midwinter days remind us of the importance of evergreen structure in the garden. Luckily, many conifers are deer-resistant in the garden.
Helen Newling Lawson
Jan 30, 2018
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Best Bulbs for Deer Resistance
The best bulbs to plant this fall to stay one step ahead of deer - and spring planting chores
Helen Newling Lawson
Nov 1, 2017
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Welcome Fall, Not Deer
I normally recommend containers for keeping deer favorites out of reach. But this autumn-inspired container scares off deer, in part...
Helen Newling Lawson
Oct 27, 2017
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Muhly Grass for #NoFilter Picture-perfect Deer-Resistant Gardens
Just when my tired garden needs it most, this grass bathes it in a rosy, hazy glow - and like most ornamental grasses, it is deer-resistant
Helen Newling Lawson
Oct 19, 2017
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Getting Creative About Deer Deterrents
When deer learn to get past an electric fence, some gardeners could be driven to drink. But this artist found a better use for bottles...
Helen Newling Lawson
Aug 29, 2017
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Yes, you can plant hostas in deer country!
Say what?! Yes, and panicle hydrangeas, and roses, and pansies, and other yummy stuff. But you've gotta harness the power of the...
Helen Newling Lawson
Aug 17, 2017
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What makes a deer-resistant design?
So what is a deer-resistant design? ​ First of all, it's not a deer-proof design. When deer are constantly losing habitat and desperate...
Helen Newling Lawson
May 9, 2017
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