How Do You Keep Deer Out Of Garden Bulbs?
If you live in an area where wild deer can wander into your garden, you know how hard it is to find a way to grow a garden that won’t be considered free dinner. Deer love bulbs in particular. So here is a little information on how to keep deer out of your garden bulbs. There are few plants that are truly deer-proof. But you CAN plant deer resistant plants. Some of the best deer resistant bulbs are daffodils (Narcissus), Grape Hyacinth (Muscari), Squill (Scilla) and Ornamental Onions (Allium). There are wide assortments of colorful sizes, shapes and growth habits in different cultivars so you should be able to find just the plants from bulbs that will be perfect for your garden style and taste. Even deer-resistant bulbs should be given some additional protection to keep them safe from grazing as they begin to grow with soft, tender shoots. One thing you can do is to lay metal mesh like hardware cloth or small gauge chicken wire over the bulbs and remove it once the shoots start getting