Download or read book Essential Guide to Deer Resistant Design written by Lisa H Gregory Ph D and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This garden was designed around a warm color palette of interesting bark, foliage and flowers. No fence here, but the deer aren't too interested in the resistant varieties used in this eye-catching group. Karen's go-to list for deer-resistant plants is from Rutgers. Varieties on this list are rated from A through D according to their resistance. Plants deer will head for first are rated as a D (severely browsed), while the plants receiving an A ranking will only be on the menu when a deer is really desperate. The ranking system isn't a guarantee - just a reflection of average behavior. A plant's vulnerability to deer will vary based on a number of factors. Plants ranked as A or B on the Rutgers list are the best options as foundation plantings for your deer-resistant design. They may take a hit in seasons to come, but these varieties are the least likely to suffer a deer death blow. Sometimes, deer nibbling can work for your benefit. Spirea is an example in Karen's landscape. She loves the orange tones of new growth on spirea shrubs. In fact, she prefers it to the pink flowers which come on later in the spring. Even though spirea is ranked as B by Rutgers, the deer in Karen's area are inevitably drawn to feast on the flower buds. In the process, they are inadvertently pruning the shrubs and encouraging the plants to send out new orange growth for Karen. Happy gardener, happy plants, and happy deer - that's what I call peaceful coexistence. Other deer-resistant favorites in Karen's landscape include lavenders, sages, sweet alyssum (which offers rabbit resistance too), gaura, calycanthus (also known as Carolina sweet shrub), and weigela (available in lots of forms, colors and sizes). I love calycanthus. Unfortunately, so do the deer in my neighborhood in spite of the fact that Karen's calycanthus never get a nibble. That just goes to prove there are no guarantees when it comes to deer resistance. Deer tastes vary by region, by season, and by the availability (or lack) of more appealing options. It's widely known that the most successful method for keeping deer out of the garden is a tall fence. But fences aren't always an option, or even desirable. As a matter of fact, the subtitle for Karen Chapman's newest book, Deer-Resistant Design, is certain to catch the eye of gardeners and landscape designers looking for viable alternatives: "Fence-Free Gardens that Thrive Despite the Deer."
Download or read book Deer Resistant Design Book written by Dr Raphael Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. If you're looking for a sweet-smelling plant you'll love but the deer won't, flowering tobacco is it. There are several different garden-worthy flowering tobacco species, cultivars, and hybrids. Nicotiana alata and N. sylvestris are two of my favorites. All nicotianas have tubular flowers adored by hummingbirds, and since the blooms emit their fragrance in the evenings, the primary pollinators you'll spy feeding on them are nocturnal moths. Just keep this amazing plant away from your tomato plants because it can attract tomato and tobacco hornworms that may then lay eggs on your tomatoes. Still, it's a deer-resistant annual plant that's well worth growing. Plus, it's easy to start from seed and has no pest or disease issues.
Download or read book 50 Beautiful Deer Resistant Plants written by Ruth Rogers Clausen and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keeping your beautiful garden safe from deer is as simple as choosing the right plants. In 50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants, gardening expert Ruth Rogers Clausen introduces the most versatile and drool-worthy options: white snowdrops that bloom in the spring; shade-loving, electric gold hakone grass; long-blooming Texas sage in vibrant reds, peaches, and pinks; and the feathery foliage of Arkansas blue stars that glows golden in the autumn. Illustrated throughout with full-color photographs of every plant, this inspiring guide offers everything a plant-lover with a deer problem needs to know. In addition to the 50 best annuals, perennials, bulbs, ferns, grasses, and shrubs — plus advice on how to grow them — Clausen includes dozens of deer-resistant companions and smart design tips for pulling it all together. And here's the best part: your gorgeous garden will be irresistible to everyone but those pesky deer.
Download or read book Deer Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast written by Ruth Rogers Clausen and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book The Deer Resistant Design Book Guide written by James Shelby and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're looking for a sweet-smelling plant you'll love but the deer won't, flowering tobacco is it. There are several different garden-worthy flowering tobacco species, cultivars, and hybrids. Nicotiana alata and N. sylvestris are two of my favorites. All nicotianas have tubular flowers adored by hummingbirds, and since the blooms emit their fragrance in the evenings, the primary pollinators you'll spy feeding on them are nocturnal moths. Just keep this amazing plant away from your tomato plants because it can attract tomato and tobacco hornworms that may then lay eggs on your tomatoes. Still, it's a deer-resistant annual plant that's well worth growing. Plus, it's easy to start from seed and has no pest or disease issues. There Is A Lot To Learn More
Download or read book The Deer Resistant Design Book Guide written by James Shelby Ph D and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're looking for a sweet-smelling plant you'll love but the deer won't, flowering tobacco is it. There are several different garden-worthy flowering tobacco species, cultivars, and hybrids. Nicotiana alata and N. sylvestris are two of my favorites. All nicotianas have tubular flowers adored by hummingbirds, and since the blooms emit their fragrance in the evenings, the primary pollinators you'll spy feeding on them are nocturnal moths. Just keep this amazing plant away from your tomato plants because it can attract tomato and tobacco hornworms that may then lay eggs on your tomatoes. Still, it's a deer-resistant annual plant that's well worth growing. Plus, it's easy to start from seed and has no pest or disease issues.There Is A Lot To Learn More
Download or read book Gardening in the Pacific Northwest written by Paul Bonine and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-12-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener’s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region’s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Deer Proofing Your Yard and Garden written by Soderstrom Neil and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dozens of tips and tricks to remove troublesome animals from your yard and garden! Deer, rabbits, and raccoons, among a dozen other mammals, are a constant plague to the homeowner, whether they devour the plants in the vegetable garden or chew up the landscaping in your yard. Replacing and replanting these plants can be expensive and the average person doesn’t have time to deal with the extra spending and stress. But with Deer-Resistant Landscaping, you can worry no more! You’ll learn the proven strategies needed to repel and combat deer, chipmunks, skunks, squirrels, and more. Included are features such as: Strategies for every season and every size pest Interviews and tips from regional gardening and wildlife control experts from coast to coast Encyclopedic coverage of more than one thousand resistant plants, especially those least likely to be destroyed by deer Over four hundred stunning, full-color wildlife photographs, including some by legendary naturalist Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III All the information in this handy guide is based on scientific studies from gardening and pest control authorities across the country. Easy-to-understand instructions and beautiful photographs highlight solutions and deterrents for even the most stubborn mammals. From simple, low-cost home remedies, scare tactics, and deterrents to live trapping, barriers, and community action procedures suitable for more intense problems, this tip-filled handbook will have your home and garden pest-free in no time!
Download or read book Deer Resistant Design written by Erick Johnston Ph D and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dееr аrе one оf thе mоѕt соmmоn рrоblеmѕ a gаrdеnеr саn fасе. Thеѕе сutе but реѕkу аnіmаlѕ саn ԛuісklу dеvоur hundrеdѕ оf dоllаrѕ' wоrth оf plants. And соmmоn ѕоlutіоnѕ іnсludе thе uѕе оf unаttrасtіvе fеnсіng аnd сhеmісаlѕ. Thеѕе bеаutіful сrеаturеѕ аrе vеrу аdарtаblе аnd dеtеrmіnеd, nоt to mеntіоn thеу саn wіре оut ѕоmе оf our trеаѕurеd рlаntѕ іn juѕt a fеw hоurѕ. Losing thоѕе bаttlеѕ саn really tаkе thе рlеаѕurе оut of gаrdеnіng. In a bооk Dееr-Rеѕіѕtаnt Dеѕіgn, Kаrеn Chарmаn оffеrѕ a nеw орtіоn іntеntіоnаl gаrdеn dеѕіgn сhоісеѕ thаt hеlр kеер dееr аt bау.
Download or read book Glorious Shade written by Jenny Rose Carey and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn a shady yard into a sumptuous garden Shade is one of the most common garden situations homeowner’s have, but with the right plant knowledge, you can triumph over challenging areas and learn to embrace shade as an opportunity instead of an obstacle. Glorious Shade celebrates the benefits of shade and shows you how to make the most of it. This information-rich, hardworking guide is packed with everything you need to successfully garden in the shadiest corners of a yard. You'll learn how to determine what type of shade you have and how to choose the right plants for the space. The book also shares the techniques, design and maintenance tips that are key to growing a successful shade garden. Stunning color photographs offer design inspiration and reveal the beauty of shade-loving plants.
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Download or read book Deer Resistance Design written by Erick Johnston Ph D and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction Dееr аrе one оf the mоѕt соmmоn рrоblеmѕ a gardener саn fасе. These сutе but реѕkу animals саn quickly dеvоur hundreds оf dоllаrѕ' worth оf plants. And соmmоn solutions іnсludе thе use оf unаttrасtіvе fеnсіng аnd сhеmісаlѕ. Thеѕе bеаutіful сrеаturеѕ аrе vеrу аdарtаblе and dеtеrmіnеd, nоt to mеntіоn they саn wipe оut some оf our trеаѕurеd plants іn juѕt a fеw hоurѕ. Losing those battles саn really tаkе the pleasure out of gardening. In a bооk Dееr-Rеѕіѕtаnt Dеѕіgn, Karen Chарmаn оffеrѕ a nеw орtіоn іntеntіоnаl gаrdеn dеѕіgn сhоісеѕ thаt hеlр kеер dееr at bау. Chарmаn showcases rеаl home gardens across North Amеrіса that ѕuссеѕѕfullу coexist wіth wildlife. Eасh hоmеоwnеr also ѕhаrеѕ thеіr tор dееr-rеѕіѕtаnt plants, аll welcome аddіtіоnѕ tо a deer-challenged gаrdеnеr'ѕ shopping list аnd guаrаntееd tо рut the fun bасk into nursery vіѕіtѕ. A chapter оn deer-resistant соntаіnеr gardens provides suggestions fоr mаkіng colorful, сарtіvаtіng, аnd іmаgіnаtіvе соntаіnеrѕ. Luѕhlу іlluѕtrаtеd and fіllеd wіth рrасtісаl аdvісе аnd іnѕріrіng dеѕіgnѕ ideas, Dееr-Rеѕіѕtаnt Design is fоr every hоmе gardener lооkіng fоr bеаutіful, nаturаl ways tо kеер dееr оut оf thеіr gаrdеnѕ.
Download or read book Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota 2nd Edition written by and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new and updated edition of Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota combines the practicality of a field guide with all the basic information homeowners need to create an effective landscape design. The plant profiles section includes comprehensive descriptions of approximately 150 flowers, trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, grasses, and ferns that grew in Minnesota before European settlement, as well as complete information on planting, maintenance, and landscape uses for each plant. The book also includes complete information on how to garden successfully in Minnesotas harsh climate and how to install and maintain an attractive, low-maintenance home landscape suitable for any lifestyle.
Download or read book Deer Resistant Landscaping written by Neil Soderstrom and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2009-02-03 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, before they decide to take defensive action, vulnerable homeowners throughout North America suffer expensive damage as deer and various other pesky mammals devour their gardens and landscape plants. Deer-Resistant Landscaping by Neil Soderstrom arms homeowners with the proven strategies they need to repel and combat deer and 21 other troubling pests, from armadillos, chipmunks, and gophers to rabbits, raccoons, skunks, and squirrels. Outstanding features include: • strategies for every season and every size pest—from simple, low-cost home remedies, scare tactics, and deterrents to live trapping, barriers, and community action procedures suitable for more intense problems • interviews with and tips from regional gardening and wildlife control experts from coast to coast • encyclopedic coverage of more than 1,000 resistant plants—especially those least likely to be grazed upon or destroyed by deer, based on scientific studies and a consensus of gardening authorities throughout the continent • stunning full-color wildlife photography featuring deer and pest behaviors as well as solutions and deterrents With more than 400 of the author's own gorgeous wildlife photos as well as ones by the legendary naturalist Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III, the most published wildlife photographer in North America, Deer-Resistant Landscaping provides the most wide-ranging, authoritative, and helpful information on this topic ever assembled in one volume.
Download or read book Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens written by Scott Ogden and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I can't imagine a designer or avid gardener who wouldn't want this on their bookshelf.” —Garden Design Online Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens is a practical guide to the best 200 plants guaranteed to thrive in low-water gardens. Plant entries provide the common and botanical name, the regions where the plant is best adapted, growth and care information, and notes on pests and disease. This practical and inspiring guide includes a variety of plants, from trees to succulents, perennials to bulbs, all selected for their wide adaptability and ornamental value. Companion plants, creative design ideas, and full color photography make this guide a must-have resource for any sustainable gardener.
Download or read book The Magical World of Moss Gardening written by Annie Martin and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a fascinating books for anyone wanting to truly broaden the range of plants they grow.” —Gardens Illustrated Moss is an extraordinary plant—it grows without roots, flowers, or stems. Despite being overlooked, in many ways, moss is perfect: it provides year-round color, excels in difficult climates, prevents soil erosion, and resists pests and disease. In The Magical World of Moss Gardening, bryophyte expert Annie Martin reveals how moss can be used in stunning, eco-friendly spaces. The beautifully illustrated guide includes basics on designing and planting a moss garden, and an inspiring tour of the most magical public and private moss gardens throughout the country.
Download or read book Growing Figs in Cold Climates written by Lee Reich and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Minnesota to Moscow — how to grow fresh figs in cold climates Growing Figs in Cold Climates is a complete, full-color, illustrated guide to organic methods for growing delicious figs in cold climates, well outside the traditional hot, arid home of this ancient fruiting tree. Coverage includes: Five methods for growing figs in cold climates including overwintering Cultivar selection for cool and cold climates Pruning techniques for a variety of methods of growing figs in cold climates Pest problems and solutions Harvesting, including ways to speed ripening, identify ripe fruit, and manage an overabundance Small-scale commercial fig production in cold climates. Fresh figs are juicy, full-bodied, and filled with a honey-sweet flavor, and because truly ripe figs are highly perishable, they are only available to those who grow their own. By choosing the right cultivars and techniques, figs can be grown across cool and cold growing zones of North America, Europe, and beyond, putting them within reach of almost every gardener. Easy and delicious — if you can grow a houseplant, you can grow a fig.
