Deer-Resistant Design: Fence-Free Gardens That Thrive Despite the Deer

"Fear deer no more The best source I've seen on the topic " --Tracy DiSabato-Aust, award-winning garden designer and best-selling author

Deer are one of the most common problems a gardener can face. These cute but pesky animals can quickly devour hundreds of dollars' worth of plants. And common solutions include the use of unattractive fencing and chemicals.

In Deer-Resistant Design, Karen Chapman offers another option--intentional design choices that result in beautiful gardens that coexist with wildlife. Deer-Resistant Design showcases real home gardens across North America--from a country garden in New Jersey to a hilltop hacienda in Texas--that have successfully managed the presence of deer. Each homeowner also shares their top ten deer-resistant plants, all welcome additions to a deer-challenged gardeners shopping list. A chapter on deer-resistant container gardens provides suggestions for making colorful, captivating, and imaginative containers. Lushly illustrated and filled with practical advice and inspiring design ideas, Deer-Resistant Design is packed with everything you need to confidently tackle this challenging problem.

Author: Karen Chapman
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 07/23/2019
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.90h x 8.40w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781604698497