Want to Keep Deer From Eating Your Garden? Here's What to Plant

Ideal for adding both privacy and height to your garden, pampas grass won’t get gobbled up by pesky deer this spring and summer. It looks great as it dries out and dies when the weather gets cold

Like many fragrant herbs, sage is a plant deer won’t go near. That makes it a great addition to any garden or vegetable patch. We recommend planting sage near other plants that deer love to try and deter them.

Dainty and sweet, forget-me-not flowers introduce a bold hue to your flower beds. In addition to being one of the only true blue flowers, these plants are among the first to bloom each spring, giving your garden some new life after the winter.

Despite their alluring name, deer can’t stand buttercups. These are a great wildflower for natural and rewilding landscape ideas. Plant them in the fall for a gorgeous yellow wash come spring.

Homegrown herbs are one of the easiest ways to upgrade your cooking, but deer are often attracted to edible plants. However, fragrant thyme is an exception. Plant it in and around your vegetable patches to deter curious critters.

Highly poisonous to all creatures, including humans, these flowers will keep deer far away from your beloved garden. Available in both light and dark hues ranging from sky blue to rich purple, plant larkspur in groups for an eye-catching landscape.

Tall and striking, meadow rue plants are a part of the buttercup family, so deer won’t snack on them either. These plants are great if your garden is in need of some height—plus, they offer a sweet, buttery yellow hue.

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