What is the best way to keep deer from eating plants (without fencing)?

Question

I have a partly shady flower garden backing up to woods.

Answer 1

They have a motion/sensor sprinkler just for deer and other critters. It works so good. They come near and it starts spraying while the sprinkler rotates & it noisy too.....I wish I knew the name of it but I am having a brain fart at the time :)

Answer 2

You can buy liquid or crystalized Coyote Urine. The powdered version works better, lasts longer, and a darn site better to handle than the liquid.

Also you can get a nice batch of red mature hot peppers at the market. In a large pot on the stove, in a well ventilated kitchen, bring to a boil and IMMEDIATELY reduce to a simmer, and continue for 30 mins or more. After it cools you can apply it with a sprayer. You can spray it on the plants and the surrounding area. It won't hurt the plants and the critters don't like the hot stuff. You will need to re-apply after it rains.

The Coyote crystals will last longer but will cost more.

Answer 3

I've heard that if you put human hair clippings around the perimeter of the garden the deer will stay away. Not sure if this is a myth or not though..

Answer 4

I use a product called Liquid Fence. It is a deer and rabbit repellant. It won't harm them, but will keep them from eating your flowers. I have to tell you it has a terrible odor to it when you spray it on.

Answer 5

Deer repellent sold in most Home Improvement stores.

Answer 6

Chilly Peppers have them dry up in the sun then
spread them this will help not only to get deers away but also rodents... etc...

Answer 7

Plant things that deer won't eat.

Answer 8

A deer stand, a loaded shotgun, and a lot of patience.

Answer 9

Although I haven't had to deal with this problem, I've been told that hanging car air fresheners in your trees with discourage their unwanted nibbling.

Answer 10

Hang soap