Gardening in Deer Country
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491_9781883283094
•... a must-have for anyone whos tired of pouring heart and soul into landscaping the yard, only to have everything eaten by thieves in the night.-Rural Heritage•Too bad I didnt own this book before selecting balsam. Balsams are rated F, as in never plant em near deer.-Timothy Fay, Wapsipinicon Almanac•The information is presented in an easy-to-read format. -Womans Day •Gardening in Deer Country should find a large audience...you will find useful information in this book.... -Bob Gibbs, -Audubon Naturalist News•...worthwhile and practical...-NBCs TODAY ShowDeer...you love them or you hate them, but no matter what deer have an appetite for delicious plants we plant in our garden and around our home. Youve seen the residue in the morning: spiked hostas, chomped impatiens, mangled hydrangea. How can an animal that cute be so hungry? Fences and sprays and dogs just dont go far enough and most people stop short of venison surprise for dinner. Whats a serious gardener to do? Gardening in Deer Country answers this question by presenting descriptions of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, ground covers, herbs, bulbs, and vines that deer dont like to eat. Drzewucki presents over 130 detailed plant descriptions including size, texture, habit, culture, and hardiness for each plant with accompanying illustrations showing full size, flower, and stem. An additional 100 plants are included in a list, rated by their level of deer attractiveness from best to forget it. The 23 page introduction discusses the problems, possible solutions, and planting techniques that every gardener who lives with deer should know.Vincent Drzewucki Jr. is a horticulturist, lecturer, and director of the Long Island Nurserymens Association in New York State. Vincent has over 30 years experience in the horticulture industry. He is a New York State Certified Nursery Professional, a New York State DEC Certified Commerci
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