Over the years, I've had many deer visit my garden. Although they're adorable and charming, they totally lack the ability to pick up on social cues. Using bold and blatant tactics, I have attempted to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Recent columns have examined the benefits of fences and plant selection in deterring deer from treating Northeast Ohio gardens as an all-they-can-eat buffet, and I invited readers ...

Deer are a major garden pest, especially for vulnerable plants like tomatoes. Fences can be effective but impractical due to cost, regulations, and deer's ability to find openings. Numerous deer ...

As she browsed the outdoor aisles of 380 Auction in Murrysville, Plum resident Marilyn Covert lamented the loss of her homegrown tomatoes to a deer. “They’re terrible,” she said of the deer, as she ...

Deer have been eating my tulip leaves as soon as they poke out of the ground, and I am worried that I will not get any flowers this year. They even seem to be digging around the bulbs. What can I do ...

We are officially into the summer season. As we enter this season, everything in your yard should be looking good right now. We have had somewhat excessive but very timely rainfall throughout the ...

Blend the first four ingredients. Put in an empty half-gallon plastic milk jug. Add dish soap and shake. Squeeze air out of jug and set in the sun a couple of days to "cook." Add mixture to a gallon ...

Deer feeding can be quite damaging to shade trees, fruit trees and landscape ornamentals. The death or disfigurement of plants does add up to an economic loss for homeowners, nursery owners, and ...

For starters, fences and hedges can direct deer traffic away from your property. Dense evergreen shrubs can be helpful but hedges don’t grow up overnight. Fences work right away as long as they’re ...

The presence of pesky insects can often put a damper on outdoor fun. While there are plenty of commercial insect repellents available, many of us are wary of the harsh chemicals they contain. Spraying ...