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in Animals, Groundcovers, List, Shrubs, Trees
Deer-Resistant Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcovers
Deer-resistant trees, shrubs, and groundcovers are plants deer have shunned in many gardens. If deer are hungry enough, they will eat practically any kind of plant. But if deer are a problem in your garden, you may be able to discourage them–most of the time–with your plant choices. This list includes trees, shrubs, and groundcovers […] More
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in Animals
Animal Pest Control in the Garden
Many gardeners want to make the garden attractive to animals–especially songbirds, hummingbirds, toads, lizards, frogs, and beneficial insects. But some animals can wreak havoc in a garden–especially those that feed on ornamental and edible plants. The gardener should realistically expect that wildlife will visit the garden and that some plants will be damaged or lost. […] More