All Rights Reserved. I've been fighting the Bambi Wars on my five acre plot in Colorado for twelve years, some years with more success than others.
Deer are a fact of life for gardeners in much of the country.
In years with severe winters, damage is extensive. In milder years, the herd of 12 does and fawns which migrates through my yard are much more selective in their tastes. Imagine how your garden looks to hungry deer. After a winter spent browsing on twigs, deer think your lush green plants and bushes are a gourmet smorgasbord. Your tulip buds and hybrid tea roses are dessert.