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8 Perennials Rarely Damaged By Deer In Montgomery County, Maryland

Deer eating Plants

Deer Damage To Plants In Montgomery County, MD Can Be Frustrating…and Costly

This blog post is Part 2 of our series on Plants That Are Rarely Damaged By Deer In Montgomery County, MD.

If you are reading this you already know that damage to landscape plants in Montgomery County, Maryland by White Tail Deer has increased dramatically over the last few years. Hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to gardens has occurred. The problem has become worse because of a rising deer populations, encroachment of human’s into the deer’s natural territory and the absence of any predators to keep the deer population in check.

The reality of the matter is that the list of plants deer will eat is constantly changing. It is affected by seasons, plant availability and travel habits of the deer themselves. Plants that deer did not used to eat are now being eaten. No list is perfect and we must keep observing deer’s habits and make adjustments.

That being said, here are 8 perennials that we at Allentuck Landscaping Co. have found the deer rarely damage:Urbana. Phone: 3015-515-1900   Email: info@allentucklandscaping.com

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