Deer love the warm weather seasons because it means they will not need to forage for food as they do in the winter. nervous deer venture out of the woods into the yards of nearby homes where they find tasty treats to devour. In order to keep these beautiful creatures from destroying the garden, employ some of the following deer repellent techniques.

The most obvious and some say most effective, way to keep a deer from entering a garden is to fence in the area. The fence will need to be very high in order to prevent the deer from easily jumping over it. However, even the recommended eight-foot high fence is not guaranteed to keep out a hungry deer.

The fence can be installed either by the homeowner or by a professional. Hiring someone to do the installation will mean that labor costs will be incurred and this can drive up the cost of this method quite a bit. In addition, many wooden fences rot over time and will need to be replaced.

Try using repellent sprays in the garden as an alternative deterrent method. Sprays can be concocted at home using ingredients like soap or rotten eggs and water. There are many recipes on the Internet so try some of these or ask a local garden expert for recommendations.

The sprays sold online and in stores may contain chemicals or they may be entirely organic. Purchase one to treat the perimeter of the area or choose the variety that is sprayed directly on the vegetables and flowers. Since these products are low-cost, test out some different brands to find the one most effective at deterring the deer in the area.

Incorporate deer repellent plants and flowers amongst the other items in the garden. Check online to see what shrubs and flowers will grow best in the garden’s climate. A deer may nibble on some of these but will then get a nauseous feeling in its stomach. The condition is temporary, but it will cause the deer to think twice before chewing on flowers and plants in the garden again.

Deer repellent techniques range from sprays, to deterrent plants and shrubs, to fences. Those on a limited budget may want to start with the least costly of these methods because they may be quite effective. The end goal is for the deer, gardener, and the garden to live together in harmony.