How Do You Keep Deer Out Of Raised Garden Boxes?
Deer, although herbivorous animals who pose no threat to pets or humans, can take a serious toll on your garden. Raised garden boxes only make it easier for a deer to access what’s contained inside them. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can keep deer from getting into and eating your garden plants. Utilizing several deer repellent methods will give you the best protection, as no single method will be completely effective. With some careful planning and a little elbow grease, you can keep deer away from your raised garden boxes. Dig a small hole at each corner of the raised garden beds so that a pole can be placed there. Place a 4- to 5-foot-tall wooden pole at each corner. Each pole should be 2 to 3 inches thick. Pack dirt around the poles to hold them in place. Wrap chicken wire or wire mesh around the poles and staple the mesh to them to prevent deer from getting into the beds. Although deer can jump fences, enclosing small areas will deter them from trying to get in. Obta
