Have you ever seen half of your hostas’ leaves mysteriously disappear? This might be a sign that deer are visiting your garden. I also live in an area where they are frequent guests. One day, when I went to check on my flowers, I was greeted by a shocking scene!
There were three deer nibbling on my plants. Somehow, I managed to drive them away, but they kept coming back to my yard. Who wouldn’t? It’s not like they have to pay for the food!
Luckily, I discovered some easy tricks that helped me keep them away for good. Don’t worry, you won’t harm them. Instead, you’ll get rid of them in the friendliest way possible!
First, You’ll Need a Big Fence
You can craft the fence using wooden planks. Get creative and show off your artistic side! The fence should be eight feet high and surround your garden, or you can put it around your plants.
After you put up the fence, it’ll keep deer away from your hostas! This trick saved all my flowers in the yard. A few days ago, a deer came to the fence and had the saddest look because they couldn’t get their delicious snack. Of course, I couldn’t resist and gave them a few blueberries to eat!
Plant These Natural Repellents
It’s planting time! This might be your favorite trick because you’ll be able to plant more flowers in your garden. That’s a great excuse, right?
You can start with lavender, rosemary, marigolds, and daffodils. These plants are known for repelling deer and keeping them away from your hostas!
Make Your Own Non-Toxic Spray That’s Safe For Deer
If you love to experiment, then you should try this DIY trick. For this one, you will need three eggs, water, and a spray bottle. Deer don’t like the smell of eggs, so you’ll be spraying this mixture on your hostas.
You can also try essential oils like mint, which is a natural repellent for deer. It’s actually good for other pests as well, so you’ll be sure that nothing can bother your plants while they’re blooming!
Try This Amazing Trick With Coffee Grounds
If you’re a big coffee lover, here’s some good news! Don’t toss away those grounds, use them to keep deer away. It might sound unbelievable, but spreading coffee grounds around your hostas can help prevent them from being eaten by deer.
I discovered this trick a few years ago, and it also drove away other pests that tried to reach my hostas! It’s a win win.
Isn’t it great that you’ll be able to keep a friendly relationship with deer while also saving your hostas? These tricks are non-toxic and use natural repellents to keep your hostas blooming without being ruined! All your hard work won’t be spoiled.
Try out each trick from this list and find the one that works best for your hostas. I won’t keep you any longer because you’ve got lots of crafting and DIY ahead!