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11 Mistakes That Make Deer Treat Your Yard Like a Buffet

January 10, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

11 Mistakes That Make Deer Treat Your Yard Like a Buffet

Your yard looks peaceful. The flowers are thriving. The shrubs are lush. Everything feels calm—until you step outside one morning and realize it looks like an all-you-can-eat salad bar hosted by the local deer population. Hoof prints everywhere. Half-eaten plants. A smug nibble mark or two for dramatic effect. Deer don’t randomly choose yards; they…

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10 Plants Deer Target More Often in Fall

October 28, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There Are Certain Plants Deer Target More Often in Fall

If you’ve ever stepped outside on a crisp autumn morning to admire your garden—only to find your prized plants chomped down to sad little stems—you’re not alone. Fall is deer season, and as the temperature drops, their appetites rise. These graceful grazers suddenly become relentless foragers, raiding gardens and landscapes in search of calorie-rich snacks…

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How to Build a Garden That Keeps Deer Out—Without Fencing

September 25, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

You can build a garden that keeps deer out - without fencing.

If you’ve ever poured your heart into planting a lush garden only to wake up and find deer have turned it into their midnight buffet, you know the frustration is real. These four-legged foragers don’t care about your hard work or your favorite heirloom tomatoes—they’re just looking for an easy meal. While fencing is the…

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