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Groundcover for Maryland Slope in Deer Country
July 03, 2016
I have a 20-30% grade hill in Maryland. I am looking for a groundcover plant (for example ivy) that I can plant on the hill. I have the following issues: clay soil, deer, full sun, limited water sourc...
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Deer Resistance Input from Northern VA
June 22, 2016
Hello. I live in the deer infested woods of Northern VA. I am always looking for plants that deer have little interest in to cover other plants. The deer generally have little interest in mints (Py...
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Deer eating Non-native Asiatic Jasmine in Georgetown, TX
October 22, 2015
Is there a spray or granular material that will prevent deer from eating asiatic jasmine?
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Connecticut Plants for a Steep Slope
September 09, 2015
I am looking for the best plants to retain a steep, dry, fully shaded slope in zone 5, Connecticut. It must be deer resistant. Plant height is not a factor.
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Identity of ball-shaped purple flower in Connecticut
July 13, 2015
I am trying to identify a ball shaped purple/light purple flower with opposite leaves that look fern like. It has been in bloom since late May or early June. I have found it growing with what appear...
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Is Evolvulus nuttallianus native to Central Texas and Deer Resistant?
June 11, 2015
The website doesn't have much information about blue daze (Evolvulus nuttallianus. Is this plant native to Central Texas? Is it deer-resistant?
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Deer Resistant Roses and Fruit Trees in NC
April 20, 2015
Hello, I am planning a house on Lake Gaston in North Carolina (to be built) and will need to establish a new garden on the cleared lot. I would like to focus on native plants, but I love a cutting ga...
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Critter-Proof Native Plants for Virginia Lawn
April 02, 2015
We live in a gated community that was part of the Wilderness Battlefield during the Civil War. Our home is on a narrow lot, fully treed except for a postage stamp-sized lawn at lake side. We have de...
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Are Verbena Annuals Deer Resistant?
March 25, 2015
Are Verbena Estrella Pink Star annuals deer resistant?
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Deer Resistant Evergreens for Pennsylvania Woods
March 12, 2015
We are looking for evergreens that will grow in a partially shaded/wooded area and are ideally deer resistant. Hemlocks are out because of a parasite infestation in our area of Pennsylvania.
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Need ground cover plants to grow in the shade a large oak in San Antonio, TX
March 09, 2015
We have a large backyard in San Antonio covered with live oak and red oak. Since grass does not do well in this shade / bright shade area I would like to plant a low growing ground cover and then add...
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Jasminum polyanthum Deer Resistant and Native?
March 07, 2015
Are Jasminum polyanthum deer resistant? They are selling these plants at Trader Joe's right now so I'm assuming it's native to our area. But the instructions don't say anything about deer.
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Privacy Fence to Exclude Deer
February 13, 2015
This is not a plant question but I hope you will answer it. I have a huge backyard and a low picket fence. Over the years the deer have fallen in love with this area and have eaten much of my native...
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Deer-resistant trees for privacy in Texas
January 09, 2015
I need to find a deer resistant tall shrub or tree to plant and hide the deer fence my neighbor just put up on our property line. My property has full sun in parts and mostly shady in other parts and ...
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Deer Resistant Plants for Newton Square, PA
August 25, 2014
I'm looking for highly deer resistant plants native to PA. Thank you!
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Will deer eat bellflowers?
August 10, 2014
Are deer attracted to the bellflower? Will they eat it?
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How are NPIN Deer Resistance Ratings Determined?
May 06, 2014
If your plant data-base (which is the best thing since sliced bread!) is silent on the degree to which a plant is deer-resistant, does this mean you just don't have enough information to make the cal...
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Perennial ground cover for hillside in Holmdel NJ
April 25, 2014
I live in NJ. I would like to use a perennial ground cover for my landscaping bed on a hill with full sun and deer resistant. It's a good size landscaping bed that is facing east (southeast). What...
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Deer resistance of non-native Leyland Cypress from Kerrville TX
April 19, 2014
Are Leyland cypress deer resistant?
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Native shrub for Chesterfield VA
April 02, 2014
Need a native shrub for the north side of our house that is deer resistant, not overly sensitive to wind, and can tolerate clay soil. Preferably 3-8 feet. Thanks for your help.
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Cenizo for border of school garden from Cedar Park TX
January 27, 2014
Hi. We're starting a school garden in Central Texas, and instead of building a fence along one side, we'd like to plant a hedge. Ideally, it would grow tall enough to deter deer from jumping over, b...
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Deer Resistance and Erosion Control for St. Louis County MO
January 03, 2014
I am looking for deer and rabbit resistant native plants for erosion control on a steep ravine slope with part sun and part shade in St. Louis County MO.
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Are there plants that are resistant to axis deer?
November 07, 2013
Greetings! I live about 10 miles south of Kerrville, Texas, toward Medina. I wish to begin planting more natives on a plot we have recently purchased. Some plants will go inside a fence that deer...
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Do white-tailed deer consume King Ranch bluestem?
October 25, 2013
Will white-tail deer in central Texas consume King Ranch bluestem ?
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Deer resistant, Shaded Privacy Hedge for Wakefield RI
September 12, 2013
We recently removed the dead undergrowth of white pines that were used for privacy. We need advice as to what type of evergreen would be suitable for growth beneath the branches above. It is VERY shad...
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An evergreen, deer-resistant shrub for Memphis
July 24, 2013
I need an evergreen, deep to partial shade, deer resistant shrub or tree. Does such a plant exist?
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Deer Resistant Vine for California
July 24, 2013
What can I plant to cover a retaining wall in Redwood City, CA that will grow down on it (no dirt below) that deer will not eat? I have just about given up. I have tried jasmine and Gelsemium and regu...
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Using Sound to Repel Deer
July 15, 2013
We have several motion activated water scarecrows for deer intrusions and have heard about sound scarecrows. Do you know if they are effective and do they bother pets such as cats, birds, etc.?
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Climbing vines that are deer resistant
July 12, 2013
Please find plants that are climbing vines and are deer resistant
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Leaves of Chile pequin consumed overnight from San Marcus TX
June 23, 2013
Something ate all the leaves of my Chile petin overnight. There is a ton of frass under the plants but no sign of a critter to be found. These plants have been in the same area for years and this is t...
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Lily plants being chewed from Austin
June 20, 2013
Something is chewing my lily plants to the ground. Any ideas what and do I stop them?
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Shade Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Evergreen Hedge Suggestions for CT
April 30, 2013
I think I am asking for a lot, but here we go… Is there a deer tolerant evergreen that can grow in the shade and create a hedge of 5 feet tall here in CT? I am not opposed to ivy covering a fence if t...
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Deer resistant native plants for Eagle Scout project in Urbandale IA
April 27, 2013
Mr. Smarty Plants, My son is planning his Eagle Scout Project doing some landscaping for the Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary. The facility has asked him to use only plants native to Iowa. Can you su...
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Shady Perennial Groundcover Suggestions for Indiana
April 21, 2013
Could you please recommend perennial groundcovers for Indiana that are low and leafy, self-spreading, non-invasive, deer resistant, and moisture tolerant; and that are good for erosion control on a sh...
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Deer Resistant, Fast Growing Groundcover Suggestions for Georgia
April 20, 2013
Our driveway is 1/4 mile in length and is steep on both sides (one side up one side down). It currently has grass that our contractor planted using seed when we built our house. We are unable to cut t...
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Plants that animals won't eat from Ione WA
April 19, 2013
In Ione Washington and need to know what types of plants and flowers I can plant that animals in that area wont eat?
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Deer Resistant and Drought Tolerant Pink-Flowering Shrub for Austin, TX
April 15, 2013
Is there a pink-flowering bush that is deer resistant and drought tolerant that would do well in Austin, TX? If not pink flowering, any color of a flowering bush is fine.
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Plant for deep shade in Pennsylvania
April 09, 2013
Hi! I am landscaping our house and trying to use only plants that provide seasonal benefit to bees, butterflies, birds etc. not the deer though. My question is that I have a fairly steep slope of abou...
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Non-native crape myrtle resistance to deer from Annapolis MD
April 06, 2013
Is Crape Myrtle tree resistant to deers? Thank you.
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Resourses that are being taken away - Tiffin OH
April 03, 2013
What are resources that are being taken away from humans and organisms?
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Plants resistant to white-tailed deer from Austin
April 01, 2013
Could you tell me whether American Beautyberry and Blackfoot Daisy are usually eaten by our Austin white-tailed deer, or not? I get different answers in different publications. It would be great to ...
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Deer resistant, shade tolerant foundation plants for Kerrville TX
March 30, 2013
I'm looking for foundation plants for shade that are deer resistant. Tall as well as medium height.
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Deer resistant, shade tolerant trees for part shade in Highland MD
March 29, 2013
Deer resistant privacy trees for partial shady area in Highland, MD.
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Evergreen, deer resistant privacy screen for Villanova PA
March 29, 2013
Looking for something that is deer resistant and ideally evergreen to block a shed and fence that my neighbor recently installed. Live in Eastern PA. Not the best drainage and also shade for most of...
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Deer resistant plants for Trinity, TX
March 23, 2013
I need a list of deer resistant flowers, herbs and plants that would could be planted in Trinity, Texas.
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Deer Resistant Pond Plants
March 14, 2013
I am looking for deer resistant aquatic plants to use around a natural swimming pond in San Marcos, TX. The plants will be used to filter the water in a separate section of the pond. There will be a p...
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Do Deer Eat Orchid Trees?
March 08, 2013
I have planted three anacacho orchid trees, however we have a lot of deer around us. Is this a tree they will want to eat? Do you have any ideas to keep deer away?
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Barrier Planting in Boston
January 29, 2013
I live in the Boston area and a school is being built right behind my property. The school kindly left me a 100' barrier that includes some 40' high pines, a couple of tall oaks and some spindly po...
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Texas natives that attract butterflies but not deer
December 13, 2012
I'd like to have some plants in my garden that are butterfly attractors, but that whitetail deer won't like. I can find lists of butterfly plants, and lists of deer-resistant plants -- is there a li...
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Groundcovers for hillside in Northern California
November 19, 2012
I have read numerous posts on here, but I have not found my exact situation. I live in Northern California. I am looking for some type of ground cover to grow on a hillside. Directly above the hillsid...
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Evergreen Privacy Screen for Maryland
November 19, 2012
I am looking for an evergreen that will suffice to be planted as a privacy screen between my property and my neighbors. Looking to plant a row at the property line. The lot is shaded most of the d...
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Arizona centaury near Lost Maples from Austin
November 05, 2012
I found a clump of Arizona centaury growing/blooming beside a road near Lost Maples State Nat. Area in the Texas hill country last week. Centaurium calycosum is the scientific name. I have 2 questio...
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Junipers for restoring area in Bulverde TX
November 03, 2012
Are ashe or virginiana junipers for sale around the hill country? I would like to recreate the natural plant life that was bulldozed next to my home. Do you recommend any other types of juniper that ...
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Is straggler daisy deer resistant from Austin
October 08, 2012
Is straggler daisy (horseherb) deer resistant? We have lots of deer in our NW Hills, Austin neighborhood, and a lot of shade where not much will grow. Is that plant a good candidate for ground cover...
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Deer-resistant groundcovers for erosion control
September 26, 2012
I need a ground cover (vine??) that will help me with erosion on a sloped front yard. It gets about 6-8 hours of sun and my main need is for something that the rats in our neighborhood will not destro...
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Native deer-resistant plants for Virginia
September 26, 2012
I live in Roanoke/Salem Virginia and want to plant a few plants native to the area along the front yard rock wall. I would prefer they be the same, deer resistant, around 5-6 feet tall max and flower...
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Deer resistant plants from New Braunfels TX
August 31, 2012
I have a 1/2 yard covered by a tree, shady. Bermuda grass previous owner planted has all turned brown this summer. I don't have lots of money to work with but would love to landscape that side of fr...
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Native plants both deer resistant and good for erosion from North Oaks MN
August 23, 2012
We have several partially sunny areas on hills that are prone to both deer and erosion. Our goal is to reduce runoff in an effort to preserve the watershed that provides tap water to many citizens of ...
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Deer resistant, drought- and shade-tolerant plant for Pennsylvania
August 14, 2012
Hello, I need a deer/drought resistant, shade tolerant, rocky soil perennial. I would like it to have some winter appeal. I live outside of Philadelphia, PA. Thank you so much for your time...
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How to protect roses from deer browsing
July 04, 2012
I would like to plant knock out roses but I am concerned the deer will eat them? Advice?
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Deer Resistant Groundcover for lower Michigan
June 24, 2012
What ground cover is deer resistant for a sunny location in lower Michigan?
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Need deer resistant plants for a shady north facing garden in Raliegh, NC.
June 22, 2012
I am in need of Deer Resistant Native Shade plants for a North Facing Garden. It is 3 feet wide by 20 feet long. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you, Eaten Alive
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Deer proof ground cover for sunny area in Mississippi
June 09, 2012
I am looking for a low ground cover that will thrive in a sunny location and is deer proof
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Will deer eat lemon cypress trees from Hayden ID
June 02, 2012
Do deer eat lemon cypress trees? We do not think so since they are so spiny, but wanted a clarification.
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Screening Planter Recommendations for Lakeway TX
May 16, 2012
I live in Lakeway in a townhome. The parking lot is directly in front of my unit so I always see headlights and cars. The HOA has agreed to build a planter about 4 feet high to help hide the cars. W...
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Groundcover and Butterfly attractants for LaRue Texas
May 02, 2012
LaRue, TX - Would like a native low growing plant as a groundcover. I would like it for six+ hours of sun, drought tolerant, and ones that butterflies might enjoy, while deer won't. Some winter int...
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Specifications for a property in Corning CA
March 29, 2012
Drought resistant, deer resistant, low growing (ground cover), and shade tolerant request: I am looking for a variety of species that not only fit the above preferences, but also a few other things. ...
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Deer resistant plants for MD
March 26, 2012
My home backs to the Muddy Branch Creek parkland,which is suffering greatly from a large deer population. Many of the plants that existed in the woods when we purchased our home (1986), such as mayap...
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Flowering Deer Resistant Ground Cover for Dry Rocky Soil: Alabama
March 26, 2012
My question has been partially answered in the FAQ but I live in Birmingham where the soil is clay and rocky so it's a little different. I want to plant on a rocky slope (small rocks like the size of...
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Deer and Drought Resistant Natives for San Marcus, Texas
February 15, 2012
Hi there, Do you have a list of plants and ground covers (deer/drought resistant) for the San Marcos area? Much as I love grass, it's impossible with this drought. I'd love to have lots of flowers ...
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Deer resistant plants for Pittsburgh PA
January 30, 2012
What shrubs can I plant on a wet slope that gets partial sun that will help control erosion? They need to be something the deer won't eat! We have lots of deer.
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Central Texas plants highly deer resistant from Austin
January 19, 2012
I'm helping a friend who has a severe deer problem in Westlake. The Deer Resistant list includes over 300 species, but they are classified as "mild" or "moderate" or "high" Deer Resistance. Is ...
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Additional screening under yaupons in Georgetown TX
November 09, 2011
We live on a corner and have a berm along the south side of our yard which blocks our backyard from the street. It was planted with uprights yaupons. With the drought, deer have eaten the bottom por...
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Deer Resistant plants in South Dakota
November 03, 2011
Plants and flowers that deer wont eat and will grow in Black Hills, SD
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Deer-resistant groundcover for New Braunfels, TX
September 24, 2011
Could you recommend some deer resistant ground cover plants for the New Braunfels area? We have tried Ajuga and Katie's Ruellia and they have been eaten.
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Deer-resistant plants for Central Texas
July 25, 2011
I live in a community that is overrun with deer, thanks to neighbors who feed them daily. I am looking for TRUE deer resistant plants for beds...they have eaten my lantana, salvia, esperanza, jasmine...
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Is India Hawthorne a deer-resistant plant?
July 03, 2011
Is India Hawthorne a deer resistant plant in Beaufort County South Carolina?
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Keeping deer away from non-native plants in Lansing MI
June 22, 2011
What is the real - best way to keep deer from eating my Hostas, Garden phlox and lilies? Ive tried the stinky spray and the fertilizer granules that deter, to no avail.
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What is eating Eve's Necklace in San Marcos TX
June 16, 2011
A small Styphnolobium affine in my yard is repeatedly being defoliated by something. It courageously leafs out again each time, even in the drought. There is a larger tree nearby that remains untouc...
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Not deer eating the Eve's necklace in San Marcos TX
June 16, 2011
Dear Mr SP, Re: the Eve's necklace being eaten. I'm so sorry that I didn't tell you in my original question which you were kind enough to answer with the speed of lightening, but I am on the East...
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Using Erosion Mats to Discourage Deer in Buda, Texas
June 09, 2011
I have a small back yard that has turned into a throughway for a large herd of deer. Whenever I try to grow grass the deer pull out the grasses. The more I water it, the more deer traffic. I was wo...
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Leaves being eaten off columbines
May 30, 2011
Hi, We recently planted some columbines and they have been doing quite well. Just today, we noticed that something has eaten all the leaves off a couple of the plants. Several that are planted clo...
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Deer resistant plants for a bioswale in NJ
May 06, 2011
We live in Morris County, New Jersey, on the edge of a nature preserve, i.e., deer are a bane to everything we plant. We recently had to have a swale dug on the west end of our house to deal alleviat...
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Deer resistant trees and shrubs for PA
May 05, 2011
My yard backs up to woods, and we have a herd of 12 deer who peruse the neighborhood. This winter, the deer went after bushes and trees that they previously have not touched: euonomous and leyland cyp...
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Evergreen, deer resistant native plants for Austin
April 24, 2011
Are there any evergreen, deer resistant native plants that thrive in Austin?
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Is non-native Chinese fringe flower deer resistant from Austin
April 05, 2011
Is Chinese fringe flower (chinense var. rubrum) considered to be deer resistant?
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Deer Damage to Pencil Holly in Michigan
March 15, 2011
I have 5 sky pencil holly bushes that are about 3 feet tall each..they don't grow very fast. I was looking forward to them reaching the 7 feet mark one day, as they are going to serve as a screen be...
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Deer-resistant plants for Williams, OR
January 24, 2011
I live in Williams, Oregon. I would like a listing of deer resistant, drought tolerant,evergreen, fast growing, native plants that can be used as a privacy screen on property perimeter.
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Deer resistance of non-native photinia from La Honda CA
January 15, 2011
Is photinia deer resistant?
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Rattan vine for deer in Washington County, TX
December 17, 2010
My property in Washington County has a lot of very old rattan vine, much of which is 3" in diameter. All of the leaf and berry production on these vines is well over 50' above the ground. I manage...
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Deer-resistant plants for Anderson SC
October 27, 2010
I usually plant pansies in the fall & impatiens in the spring under a large oak tree which gets afternoon sun. My impatiens were beautiful early on, but then were annihilated by something. I think i...
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Deer Resistant Plants for Northern Virginia
September 22, 2010
I'm looking for deer resistant shade plants in Northern Virginia. The deer have devoured my hostas, impatiens and native toad lily plants, day lilies.
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Deer--resistant plants for Great Falls, VA
August 16, 2010
We have just moved to a house with a rural garden enjoyed by us and the deer. Can you recommend any deer resistant plants for ths location ? ( We have full sun and shade - zip code 22066. Thanks,
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Need a smallish evergreen shrub that deer do not like, native to Colorado.
August 12, 2010
I live south of Denver Colorado. I am looking for an evergreen shrub that doesn't grow wider than 3 feet and not taller than 4 to 5 feet - something that is native to Colorado or grows well here. (...
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Deer-resistant plants for a steep hillside in Allison Park PA
July 30, 2010
What do you recommend for a steep hillside, mostly shade and acidic? The deer have eaten everything except the weeds.
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Deer resistant plants for wet area in northern California
July 10, 2010
In Napa/Sonoma/Calif mountains, deer resistant plants, shrubs that tolerate much water and full sun? Area is in 'spring area' and a butterfly bush drowned. Thank you!
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Deer resistant plants for area under grand fir (Abies grandis) in Idaho
July 08, 2010
What can I plant on a slope under Grand Fir trees in North Idaho, zone 4 - anything deer resistant?
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Deer-resistant shade shrubs for Lago Vista, TX.
June 24, 2010
I purchased a home in Lago Vista, Tx. It has a very shady front yard. I want to plant some blooming shrubs that THE DEER WON'T EAT! I would prefer native plants for the area. What should I look f...
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Deer-resistant plants for under cedar and oak trees in Austin
June 22, 2010
I have about 1.5 acres in southern Travis county. It's full of mature live oaks and cedar trees, and the soil is full of limestone. I've been gathering the limestone and using them to create raise...
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Deer resistant wildflowers for Virginia
May 25, 2010
Looking for deer-resistant native wild flowers for full-sun location in the Northern Neck of Virginia. We want to replace large area now grass lawn.
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