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by Karen Chapman (Author)
"Fear deer no more The best source I've seen on the topic " --Tracy DiSabato-Aust, award-winning garden designer and best-selling author
Deer are one of the most common problems a gardener can face. These cute but pesky animals can quickly devour hundreds of dollars' worth of plants. And common solutions include the use of unattractive fencing and chemicals. In Deer-Resistant Design, Karen Chapman offers another option--intentional design choices that result in beautiful gardens that coexist with wildlife. Deer-Resistant Design showcases real home gardens across North America--from a country garden in New Jersey to a hilltop hacienda in Texas--that have successfully managed the presence of deer. Each homeowner also shares their top ten deer-resistant plants, all welcome additions to a deer-challenged gardeners shopping list. A chapter on deer-resistant container gardens provides suggestions for making colorful, captivating, and imaginative containers. Lushly illustrated and filled with practical advice and inspiring design ideas, Deer-Resistant Design is packed with everything you need to confidently tackle this challenging problem.Front Jacket
Proven Solutions for a Lush, Deer-Defying Garden!
Deer can turn a vibrant garden into a sea of chomped stems and damaged trees. Deer-Resistant Design offers a welcome alternative to pungent chemicals and unattractive fencing: strategic designs that reroute deer, direct the eye from trouble spots, and layer deer-resistant plants beautifully. Throughout, real-world examples offer practical inspiration, including dramatic but deer-neutral focal points and container gardens.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.9 x 8.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 23, 2019
