A Beautiful Home & Garden Made Easy
There’s something wonderful about stepping outside into a beautiful backyard patio. Whether it’s enjoying your morning coffee surrounded by flowers, gathering with family for dinner, or simply relaxing at the end of a long day, a thoughtfully designed patio can make your outdoor space feel like an extension of your home. And the good news? … Read more
There’s something special about stepping into a beautiful backyard. Whether it’s the sound of birds singing, flowers blooming along a garden path, or the simple pleasure of sitting outside with a cup of coffee, our outdoor spaces have a wonderful way of helping us slow down and enjoy the little things. And the good news? … Read more
Have you ever watched a butterfly drift from flower to flower or heard the gentle buzz of bees on a warm summer afternoon? Those tiny visitors are doing much more than adding beauty to your garden—they’re helping plants reproduce and keeping our ecosystems healthy. Creating a pollinator garden is one of the easiest and most … Read more
I have lived in northeastern Ohio my whole life and seeing deer is commonplace, even in densely populated suburban and urban areas. My husband Jimmy and I like to walk through many of the beautiful public parks and it isn’t uncommon to see deer grazing. Quite often, we are able to walk within 5 feet of them and they are not skittish or frightened by our presence. It is as if they expect to see us! Last week we saw a mother nursing her baby from about 15 feet away. The mother saw us but didn’t mind us watching. I love seeing them in nature. Their big brown eyes are adorable and they are beautiful… until they start devouring my landscape!
Realtree.com estimates that Ohio has 18.3 deer per square mile, third highest in the country. So Ohio gardeners especially know how deer can make their yard a nightly buffet. There are many products designed to help keep deer away, however they generally need to be reapplied regularly and aren’t an effective long-term solution. One of the best strategies is to continue to add deer resistant shrubs and plants to your landscape. Although there isn’t any plant that is deer-proof, they certainly have favorite plants and will seek those out over those that they find distasteful.
Below is a list of deer resistant shrubs and trees. If you live in an area with a high deer population, these plants won’t be their favorites and will make it easier to have a beautiful, enjoyable landscape. Also, see our list of deer resistant annuals and perennials.