Deer Control Strategies For A Deer Proof Garden

fenced veg garden with deer nearby

Deer resistant vegetables? A deer proof garden? Is it possible to have such a thing? If you want to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits anywhere except the most urban location, you will have to learn how to control deer. Deer management is multi-faceted and depending on the size of your garden, the type of food grown, type and number of deer in the area, and other variables, you will have to use at least one or two of these methods of control.

Deer Resistant Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit

The first line of defense

It is hard to find Deer Resistant Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs since they are a prize food source and full of the nutrients that deer need to be healthy. After the deer have gotten into your garden and tasted the feast you have prepared, it will be very hard to exclude them. Start with these deer resistant vegetables, and herbs and then you will have to decide on a strategy of fencing, repellent, or a scare device such as the water shooting Scarcrow. For fruit, you may have to consider an odor type repellent or temporary netting.

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Deer Resistant Trees
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Deer Resistant Vegetables

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BOTANICAL NAME	COMMON NAME	TYPE	COMMENTS
Allium schoenoprasum	Chives	Kitchen herb	Strong odor
Allium	Onions	Vegetable	Strong odor
Allium	Leeks	Vegetable	Strong odor
Allium	Garlic	Vegetable	Strong odor
Allium tuberosum	Garlic Chives	Vegetable	Strong odor
Anethum graveolens	Dill	Herb
Arabis spp.	Rock Cress	Vegetable
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi	Bearberry	Fruit
Artemesia absinthum	Artemesia	Herb
Artemesia dracunculus	Tarragon	Herb	Aromatic perennial
Asimina triloba	Paw Paw	Fruit	Fruit jelly
Asparagus officinalis	Asparagus	Vegetable
Borago officinalis	Borage	Herb	Cucumber odor
Carum carvi	Caraway	Herb	Seeds used
Coriandrum sativum	Chinese Parsley/Coriander	Herb	Leaves and seeds used
Cucurbita spp.	Squash	Vegetable
Cynara scolymus	Globe artichoke	Vegetable	Sharp foliage
Diospyros virginiana	Persimmon	Fruit	Edible fruit
Ficus carica	Edible Fig	Fruit	Zones 6 -9
Foeniculum vulgare	Fennel	Herb	Anise flavor
Helianthus tuberosus	Jerusalem Artichoke	Vegetable	Potato-like tubers
Hyssopus officinalis	Hyssopus	Herb
Juglans nigra	Walnut	Nut	Protect when young
Lavendula angustifolia	Lavender	Herb	Strong odor
Matricaria spp.	Chamomile	Herb
Melissa officinalis	Lemon balm	Herb
Mentha spp.	Mint	Herb
Myrrhis odorata	Sweet Cicely	Herb	Anise smelling foliage
Verbascum spp.	Mullein	Herb
Nepeta x faassenii	Catmint	Herb
Ocimum basilicum	Sweet Basil	Herb	Flavoring
Opuntia spp.	Prickly Pear	Vegetable	Thorns
Origanum pulchellum	Marjoram	Herb	Flavoring
Origanum vulgare	Oregano	Herb	Flavoring
Petroselinum crispum	Parsley	Herb	Garnish
Phoenix dactylifera	Date Palm	Fruit
Punica granatum	Pomegranate	Fruit	Sour taste
Rheum x cultorum	Rhubarb	Vegetable	Toxic leaves
Rosmarinus officinalis	Rosemary	Herb
Ruta graveolens	Rue	Herb
Salvia officinalis	Sage	Herb
Sambucus canadensis	Blueberry elder	Fruit	Used for jelly
Sambucus racemosa	Red elderberry	Fruit	Used for jelly
Satureja montana	Savory	Herb
Solanum tuberosum	Potato	Vegetable	Poisonous top
Symphytum x rubrum	Comfrey	Herb
Tanacetum balsamita	Coriander	Herb
Tanacetum coccineum	Tansy	Herb
Tanacetum parthenium	Feverfew	Herb
Teucrium chamaedrys	Germander	Herb
Thymus spp.	Thyme	Herb
Tropaeolum spp.	Nasturtium	Flower	Edible annual
Tulbaghia violacea	Society Garlic	Herb
Vaccinium spp.	Blueberries	Fruit	Watch for birds
Vicia faba	Broad/Fafa beans	Vegetable

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