Select Strongly Scented Plants: Deer are deterred by strong scents, so choose companion plants like lavender, rosemary, or mint.
Opt for Fuzzy or Textured Leaves: Plants with fuzzy, prickly, or leathery foliage are unappealing to deer.
Use Plants with Bitter or Toxic Compounds: Some plants contain bitter or toxic compounds that repel deer
Incorporate Thorny or Spiky Plants: Deer avoid thorny plants because they are difficult and uncomfortable to eat.
Choose Evergreen Plants: Many evergreen shrubs, such as boxwood or juniper, are deer-resistant.
Use Deer-Resistant Annuals and Perennials: Include flowering plants that deer tend to avoid, such as coneflower, bee balm, or yarrow.
Incorporate Ornamental Grasses: Deer tend to avoid ornamental grasses like fountain grass, blue fescue, or switchgrass due to their coarse texture and lack of appealing foliage
Plant Herbs as Natural Deterrents: Many herbs are deer-resistant due to their strong fragrances.