If you’re lucky enough to have a hydrangea (Hydrangea spp.) in your garden you know that deer love to eat them. While there are a number of ways to protect your plants from deer the most effective method is to use a combination of fencing and repellents.
Fencing
The best way to protect your plants from deer is to erect a fence around them. The fence should be at least 8 feet tall and made of wire mesh that deer cannot easily push through or jump over. You can also add a layer of chicken wire to the fence to make it even more deer-proof.
Repellents
There are a number of commercial deer repellents available or you can make your own using ingredients like eggs garlic or hot pepper flakes. Repellents should be applied to the leaves of the plant as well as the ground around the plant and reapplied after it rains.
If you live in an area with a lot of deer you may need to take additional measures to protect your plants. You can try hanging bars of soap from the fence spraying the plants with commercially available deer repellents or placing human hair around the perimeter of the garden.
What are some things you can do to protect your hydrangeas from deer?
Answer: There are a few things you can do to protect your hydrangeas from deer.
You can use deer repellent install a deer fence or plant deer-resistant varieties of hydrangeas.
What deer repellents are effective against deer?
Answer: There are a few different deer repellents that are effective against deer.
You can use commercial deer repellents or you can make your own deer repellent.
Some effective deer repellents include eggs garlic and hot pepper flakes.
How high does a deer fence need to be?
Answer: A deer fence needs to be at least 7 feet high in order to be effective.
What are some deer-resistant varieties of hydrangeas?
Answer: Some deer-resistant varieties of hydrangeas include ‘Annabelle’ ‘Incrediball’ ‘Limelight’ and ‘PeeGee’.
How often do you need to reapply deer repellent?
Answer: You will need to reapply deer repellent every few weeks or after it rains.
Where can you buy deer repellent?
Answer: You can buy deer repellent at most gardening stores or online.
How do you make your own deer repellent?
Answer: You can make your own deer repellent by mixing together water eggs and garlic.
You can also add a few drops of dish soap to help the mixture stick to the plants.
What is the best time to apply deer repellent?
Answer: The best time to apply deer repellent is in the spring before the plants start to grow.
Will deer eat any type of hydrangea?
Answer: Yes deer will eat any type of hydrangea.
Do deer like the taste of garlic?
Answer: No deer do not like the taste of garlic.
How long does it take for deer repellent to work?
Answer: Deer repellent should start working within a few days.
What happens if a deer eats a hydrangea?
Answer: If a deer eats a hydrangea the plant will die.
Do deer eat eggs?
Answer: Deer will eat eggs if they are hungry enough.
Do deer like the taste of hot pepper flakes?
Answer: No deer do not like the taste of hot pepper flakes.
How often should you check your deer fence?
Answer: You should check your deer fence every few weeks to make sure it is still effective.
