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How to Prevent Deer from Damaging Plants in Your Yard

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January 30, 2023August 27, 2010

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Deer can be a nuisance that can damage or destroy plants in your yard or garden. While there are many products on the market to keep deer away, most do not work.

Here are a couple home remedies you might want to try to keep deer away from your lawn or garden:

Mix a gallon of water with six eggs and a sticking agent and spray it on your plants.
Tie pieces of green deodorant soap to your prize plants. The smell can help keep deer away from your garden.

Watch this video to find out more.

Further Information

Deer Repellents to Prevent Damage to Your Yard (article)
How to Landscape Your Yard with Deer-Resistant Plants (article)
How to Install a Deer-Proof Fence for Your Yard or Garden (article)

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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