How to Protect Your Yard From Deer
As a resident of Boise, Meridian and surrounding areas, chances are you have had an encounter or two with deer in your yard. Deer are attracted to a variety of trees like cedar, yew and maple. They also love to chew on pine trees, evergreens and even your rose bushes. Within weeks or even one night you could find your beautifully landscaped yard torn to shreds by those pesky deer. There are many tricks to getting deer to stop eating plants. While some local landscapers may recommend tricks like using mothballs, scented soaps and even fish heads to deter critters, if the rain doesn't wash it away the deer will soon acclimate to these heavily scented deterrents. Our landscape designers at Bella Vista Landscape know deer all too well, but we also know how to help keep them away from your yard. Below are some of our top tips to protect your landscaping. 1. Install Temporary Physical Barriers Try nylon netting for lower shrubs or burlap material for larger ones. The textures will he