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Lawn & Garden: Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance. Credits | Download PDF Version The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension personnel, and Master Gardeners in Northern N.J. Realizing that no plant is deer proof, plants in the Rarely Damaged, and Seldom Severely Damaged categories would be best for landscapes prone to deer damage. Plants Occasionally Severely Damaged and Frequently Severely Damaged are often preferred by deer and should only be planted with additional protection such as the use of fencing, repellents, etc. Success of any of these plants in the landscape will depend on local deer populations and weather conditions.

A = Rarely DamagedB = Seldom Severely DamagedC = Occasionally Severely DamagedD = Frequently Severely Damaged Footnotes 1. 2. Bulk Herbs, Organic Herbs, Spices, Loose Tea & Essential Oils – Starwest. Gourmet spices, herbs, essential oils, potpourri, green tea - bulk and wholesale. Mason Jar Wall Planter {mason jar. What Your Gardens Weeds are Trying to Tell You. Photo Credit: Nanagyei, Flickr Creative Commons. The best way to learn about your soil's health is to get a soil test through your local cooperative extension service or at a local nursery.

However, there are a few simple things you can do to get a general idea about your soil's health. One of the best ways to find out more about your soil is to observe what's growing well in it.Different weeds thrive in different conditions. Note that we're not talking about one or two weeds here. If you're seeing several of the same weed in an area, that can give you a good general idea of what type of conditions you have in that spot. Weeds, and What They Mean Photo Credit: Joost J. Fixing Soil Problems If the type of weeds you have in your garden are a sign of high fertility, consider putting a flower or vegetable garden in that area -- the plants will likely grow well in that spot. I'm always stressing the importance of observation in the garden.

Gardening Tips - Indoor Gardening Tips at WomansDay.com. Eager to get outside? Start your garden engines revving by sowing seeds indoors. Sure, you can pick up a pack of any old nasturtium seedlings at your corner garden center, but if you yearn for the great hues of ‘Caribbean Cocktail,’ for example, sowing them yourself is the way to go. Ditto for heirloom tomatoes. Increase your options, find the flower colors you crave, and go for scrumptious vintage veggies by taking the seed route. It’s easy and fulfilling, and now’s the time to get rolling. Rather than sowing too early and nursing seedlings along while waiting for warmer weather, sow seeds indoors in early spring and they’ll gallop along with the increased day length (with less fuss) to reach the same finish line.

No special grow lights needed, either. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Seeds That Are a Cinch Even a rookie can bask in a bristling crop of seedlings in the first season. Vegetables & Herbs Arugula, basil, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, peppers, spinach, squash, tomatoes.