Adding Deer-Resistant Color to Landscapes
As a Professional Landscape Designer in Malvern, PA, I always prioritize deer resistance at the top of my list when creating a custom landscape design. It feels as if each year this list shrinks. Very few of the properties we design and maintain are not impacted by deer populations at some level. They can cause damage by deer browsing or by antler rubbing, and our Plant Health Care division offers specialized deer repellent measures to protect your landscape from deer damage. We find that combining deer deterrents with deer-resistant plants results in decreased plant damage. Here is a list of my favorite ways to add color to a property with deer tolerant plants. Early Spring Blooming Perennials and Bulbs Hellebores ( Helleborus spp. ): Evergreen foliage with early blooms Virginia Bluebells ( Mertensia virginica ): Vibrant blue flowers in early spring Daffodils ( Narcissus spp. ) : Classic Spring bulbs Late Spring Blooming Perennials Bleeding Heart ...
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