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Deer resistant plants: 17 shrubs, perennials and annuals
If deer are prevalent in your area, then deer resistant plants are an essential addition to your garden. While deer are shy animals, when hungry they will often stray into gardens and eat prized plants – putting a huge dent in your backyard ideas. ‘One thing to keep in mind is that if the deer are hungry, they will eat just about anything. So even though a plant may be considered deer resistant, it may still be targeted,’ says Jo Ellen Meyers-Sharp, gardening coach and creator of Hoosiergardener, and a member of the National Garden Bureau. This makes it important to also consider how hardy your plants are, and whether they…