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Several species of deer may visit gardens and can cause severe damage to a wide range of plants. This page provides some choices of plants that are relatively resistant to deer.
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Deer tend to be inquisitive feeders and are often attracted to new plantings, so some protective netting is advisable until the plants are established.
Where feasible deer-proof fencing can be put around a garden to exclude deer.
Some plants to try where deer are problematic include;
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