Installing a tall, sturdy fence around your garden is one of the most reliable ways to keep deer out, preventing them from accessing your plants.
Planting deer-resistant species, such as lavender, daffodils, or marigolds, can help deter deer with their strong scents or unappealing taste.
Applying commercial or homemade deer repellents, such as garlic, hot pepper, or predator urine, can make your garden less inviting to deer.
Motion-activated sprinklers can startle deer with sudden bursts of water, scaring them away without causing harm to your plants.
Placing human hair clippings or bars of strong-smelling soap around your garden can help create a scent barrier that deer avoid.
Covering vulnerable plants with netting or mesh can protect them from deer while still allowing sunlight and rain to reach your garden.
Positioning deer-attractive plants away from the most vulnerable areas or using taller, hard-to-reach plants as barriers can help reduce deer damage.