After feeding the deer the first year I had my garden and being totally frustrated, I recognized that they left my lavender and bleeding hearts alone as well as the the thyme and oregano. They also don't seem to like zinnias. So I have a row of lavender on one side, an herb garden, lavender beside most of my roses, basil by my tomatoes, and marigolds sprinkled throughout. AND I added four heat/motion sprinklers (two Scarecrow sprinklers and two Havahart). On one side of the property, though, I don't have any lavender and since I hadn't been having any problems, hadn't been putting out the sprinklers. Well, the sprinklers are out nowafter the deer dined on my Agatha Christie, Jacob's Robe, and Flutterby roses and helped themselves to a generous feast of green beans leaves and pansies. The sprinklers are now out every night and I'll be adding the lavender this week.
Aug 10, 2010 Rating
Rosemary by: Anonymous
I have not seen any mention of Rosemary in this website. I have been told that not only will deer NOT eat Rosemary, they don't even like being around it. It that's true, I would think you should mention it and include it in one of your lists.
From the webmaster: Thanks. I will double check the list of plants for food and herb gardens and get it added if it is on the research lists.
Mar 24, 2009 Rating
Herb Fence! by: Artistic Endeavor
Thanks for a great idea. I noticed last year that they didn't seem to want my herbs as well as leaving the lavender. I was going to surround the garden with lavender but I'll do your herb idea too.
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Aug 19, 2008 Rating
Thanks for sharing by: Anonymous
This is a good strategy. Keep the plants they want in the middle and the repelling plants on the outside.
