When that eventually happens, deer trade grasses for the broad-leafed plants and flowers that usually come out first, followed shortly thereafter by tree buds, shoots, and fresh leaves that make up ...

Additionally, deer prefer young, tender leaves to tougher, mature ones, so they often browse young plants regardless of the species. Young leaves also contain high levels of nitrogen and water ...

flowers, shrubs, perennials ... But you occasionally may see them moving around during the day, too. Deer browse damage is distinctive, if you know what to look for. Because deer have no upper ...

“Learn which plants deer like to eat, and don’t kill those trees,” Adams says. “Leave mast-crop trees standing and untouched. In contrast, consider hinge-cutting (and don’t spray) trees deer like to ...

Any thoughts? A: If you have a lot of deer, you may need a permanent deer fence to protect the plants and the grapes once they begin to bear. Deer can be a major nuisance. Q: You have named ...