Is there anything that will keep deer from eating my trees and shrubs?

 

The first step in keeping your trees and shrubs from being devoured by deer is to plant plants that are deer resistant.  There are lots of trees and shrubs we can grow in our climate that are deer resistant.  When it comes to flowers and vegetables the selection is not as good. Remember deer will eat anything if they get hungry enough.  We are carrying  Sweeney's All Season Weatherproof Deer Repellent in our garden center.  It uses dried blood to repel them.  Cindy, an employee who lives in deer country, has tested it and has had good luck.  It is safe for vegetable gardens and is odorless to humans. It comes in a package of 6 units and stakes and sells for $23.99.

 

 

What is the difference in petunias?  I used to by them in a 4-pack and they were more inexpensive than the larger individual plants I find now. 

 

The petunias you have bought in the past that are grown in a 4 or 6-pack are old fashioned grandiflora petunias. They spread about 8-10" and come in a few basic colors. The new varieties, called supertunias, have been developed to perform better in pots and in the ground. They grow much more vigorous, spreading 1 to 3 feet and are available in a lot more colors.  The biggest difference is they don't have to be dead headed.  They shed their old blossoms, so they always look great.  Wave Petunias are similar to Supertunias.  The difference is Supertunias are grown from a cutting and Wave Petunias are grown from seed.  The Supertunias come in a much wider range of colors and growth habits. All petunias are heavy feeders so fertilize them often.