Humane Ways to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden

Create an Aromatic Barrier. Deer use their sense of smell heavily when feeding to help them locate food sources. ...
Minimize & Hide Deer-Favorites. ...
Build An Invisible Fence. ...
Pairing to Protect At-Risk Crops. ...
Grow Deer-Resistant Alternatives. ...
Sprinkle Soap. ...
Make A Pungent Spray. ...
Repellant Rotation.

How do I keep deer out of my garden without a fence?
How do I keep deer out of my garden naturally?
What smell does deer hate?
What is the most effective deer repellent?
Does coffee grounds keep deer away?
Does vinegar repel deer?
What is a good homemade deer repellent?
Will Irish Spring soap keep deer away?
Do marigolds repel deer?
Does human urine repel deer?
Does cinnamon keep deer away?
What attracts deer the most?

How do I keep deer out of my garden without a fence?

How to Protect Your Trees and Plants from Deer

Eliminate deer attractants. ...
Keep deer-attracting plants closer to your home. ...
Maintain your landscape. ...
Spray them with a motion-activated sprinkler. ...
Add levels to your yard. ...
Let your dog spend plenty of time in the yard. ...
Use plants and shrubs as taste-based repellents.

How do I keep deer out of my garden naturally?

Plant pungent perennials as a natural barrier

Deer rely heavily on their sense of smell for feeding, so adding patches of strongly scented herbs—from garlic and chives, to mint and lavender (left)—can mask the appealing aroma of nearby annuals.

What smell does deer hate?

The most effective natural, homemade deer deterrent is a spray made of putrid smells, namely eggs, garlic, and chili peppers. All you have to do is spray the mixture on your plants, and deer will not go near due to the offensive fragrance that the spray gives off. The following sprays have worked wonders.

What is the most effective deer repellent?

Susan Gray, owner of Lake Ridge Nursery, said Bobbex and Deer Scram work best for her customers. Both products have frightening smells and are very effective to repel deer. You don't have to purchase commercial deer repellents, you can make them at home. Here's a recipe for making a garlic and cayenne pepper repellent.

Does coffee grounds keep deer away?

Deer have a strong sense of smell, which they use to find accessible food sources. While there is no scientific evidence that coffee grounds will deter deer, the bitter smell of spent coffee grounds may signal to deer that humans are nearby and keep them away from your property.

Does vinegar repel deer?

Deer, as well as other animals, “including cats, dogs, rabbits, foxes and racoons, [don't like] the scent of vinegar even after it has dried.

What is a good homemade deer repellent?

Use a small funnel to pour the beaten egg into an empty 16-ounce spray bottle. Then add 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 tablespoon dish soap, and 1/2 cup milk to the bottle with the egg. Fill the bottle halfway with water, then close the lid tightly. Shake the closed bottle to mix the contents together.

Will Irish Spring soap keep deer away?

Irish Spring soap repels mammal pests, such as mice, rabbit and deer. It does not repel insect pests. ... Wrap Irish Spring soap in cheesecloth and secure it with string to form a pouch if fabric drawstring bags are unavailable.

Do marigolds repel deer?

Marigolds are a great deer-resistant option for your garden. Their strong fragrance deters browsing by deer, so planting them around your garden can create a natural, deer-resistant border.

Does human urine repel deer?

Conclusion. So in the end, human urine probably won't run most deer off, and it may even pique the curiosity of some of them. If you're going to drop your britches and answer the call of Mother Nature in a scrape or underneath your stand, just make sure that's all you're leaving.

Does cinnamon keep deer away?

The Spice Scent Deer Repellent has a fresh cinnamon-clove smell that gardeners love and provides effective year-round control against deer damage. As with the Mint Scent repellent, clove and cinnamon oils have insecticidal, as well as repelling properties. Cinnamon oil also has anti-fungal properties.

What attracts deer the most?

Plants that typically attract deer include red clover, chicory, and orchard grass. Certain high-protein crops, such as peas, soybeans, turnips, alfalfa, sorghum, kale, or corn, are also attractants that the animals enjoy feeding on. Deer like the nutritious nuts that come from chestnuts and acorns as well.