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Hints from Your Park and Tree Board

Growing a garden these days with the increasing deer population is a real challenge. We previously gave you a website which tells which flowers deer like and which ones they do not prefer.  See https://njaes.rutgers.edu/deer-resistant-plants/

Now some of you will want to take the challenge to grow plants that deer love such as tomatoes and sunflowers. The picture with the giant sunflower was taken before the deer population was not as prevalent and no deterrent was used. Now you need something to keep the deer away. I have used Deer Scram in the past with success, but it is rather expensive. Ft. Thomas Florist sold me a liquid Deer Stopper which seems to be working well.  UK Extension Service suggested trying Bonide Repels All. I have a friend who swears by a mixture of liquid soap and water. What have you had luck with?

Guidelines for Planting Street Trees

Click here for the Guidelines for planting street trees brochure (PDF)

ARE THOSE FROM THE SEEDS WE PLANTED?

These were the words my granddaughter exclaimed when she saw the zinnias she helped plant. Every spring I buy some zinnia and marigold seeds and get my grandchildren to help me plant them.  They get excited when the tiny plants peep through the soil.  They help water them and transplant them. The grown plants create their “WOW!” moment.  Zinnias and marigolds are not on the deer’s favorite food list and the zinnias draw a lot of butterflies.  
You don’t have to wait until spring to teach your child / grandchild about the wonders of nature.  Fall is an excellent time to plant spring bulbs. Daffodils are deer safe, but be careful if you plant tulips. Deer love tulips. The Campbell County Extension Service is available to help you with your planting questions. You can reach them at 859-572-2600.

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