Reviews"For gardeners looking to create natural spaces that will serve as lasting havens for pollinators and birds, this practical guide will prove the ticket." -- Publishers Weekly "For Northeastern gardeners, those who share many of our native plants, or those who love growing these plants in other areas of the globe--but all of whom battle the serious problem that is deer browsing--this is definitely one for the library." --GardenRant "This trustworthy duo has written a book that will be useful as we consider our gardens this year...I highly suggest adding this book to enhance your garden experience." --The Cottage in the Court Podcast "An essential resource for solving deer-related problems in the garden. " --The Times Herald, "For gardeners looking to create natural spaces that will serve as lasting havens for pollinators and birds, this practical guide will prove the ticket." --Publishers Weekly
Dewey Decimal635.926965
SynopsisAre deer destroying your garden? There is a solution, and it doesn't involve fencing, barriers, or chemicals. Keeping your garden safe from deer is as simple as choosing the right plants. In 75 Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast , perennial plant expert Ruth Rogers Clausen highlights the best, most versatile plants that deer simply don't eat. And, they are all native to the region. This practical, authoritative, full-color guide is a must-have for home gardeners in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, and Washington, DC., This beginner-friendly guide for gardeners in the Northeast addresses two of the biggest concerns a gardener has: keeping out deer and adding native plants., "For Northeastern gardeners--all of whom battle the serious problem that is deer browsing--this is definitely one for the library." --GardenRant The benefits of native plants are plentiful--less upkeep, more pollinators, and a better environment. In Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast , Ruth Rogers Clausen and Gregory D. Tepper provide a list of native plants that have one more benefit--they are proven to help prevent your garden from becoming a deer buffet. From annuals and perennials to grasses and shrubs, every suggested plant includes a deer-resistance rating, growing advice, companion species, and the beneficial wildlife the plant does attract. Let these beautiful natives help your landscape flourish! For gardeners in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.
LC Classification NumberSB994.D4