Helpful Hints

Helpful Hints

Q: Can you recommend some deer resistant plants?
A: Annuals: Marigold, Salvia, Alyssum, Begonia, Lobelia, Snapdragon, moonflower Helitrope and Ageratum.
Hardy Bulbs: Allium, Chionodoxa, Crocus, Daffodil, Grape Hyacinth, Narcissus, Scilla and Snowdrop.
Shrubs: Barberry, Cotoneaster, Dogwood, Euonymous, Firethorn, Mountain Laurel, Juniper, Spirea, Viburnum, Boxwood
Native Grasses: Most all
Perennials: Aster, Astilbe, Black-Eye Susan, Clematis, Columbine, Iris, Phlox, Russian Sage, Sedum, Veronica, Yucca.
Herbs: Lambs Ear, Lavender, Chives, Basil, Fennel, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme.

Deer will eat anything when hungry enough. They can also be persuaded away with deer repellents some work better than others.

Q: What Plants attract butterflies and birds?
A: Flowering trees such as Dogwood, Crabapple, Cherry Plum and Laurel.Ilex and Holly provide dense cover for birds to nest in. These perennials also do the job Ornamental Onion. Butterfly Bush, Dianthus, Coneflower(Echinacea), Lavender, Catchfly and Loosestrife.

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